Description
The finesse and power of a fine Saint-Estèphe red wine
The estate
Located on the left bank of Bordeaux, Château Meyney enjoys an exceptional location, close to the Gironde estuary. With origins harking back to 1662, this property is owned by the Crédit Agricole Grands Crus subsidiary and has witnessed a remarkable rise in quality in recent decades. The wines of Château Meyney are among the finest references in the Saint-Estèphe and Médoc appellations.
The vineyard
Château Meyney is a Saint-Estèphe wine that stems from a vineyard of around fifty hectares, all in one piece, close to the terroir of Château Montrose. The vineyard is planted on Garonne gravel soils with a notable specificity. A 3-metre-thick vein of blue clay, similar to that of the Château Pétrus terroir, is buried in the subsoil.
The blend
Cabernet Sauvignon (58%)
Merlot (31%)
Petit Verdot (11%).
Château Meyney 2017: Characteristics and tasting tips
The tasting
Superb expression of fruit, elegant oak, full on the palate and with a perfectly defined tannic structure, the 2017 vintage is the result of a masterful craftsmanship. Precise, harmonious, structured and balanced with a great elegance, Château Meyney 2017 rewards the meticulous work carried out by Anne Le Naour. A real success indeed which promises to be an utterly fine and ageworthy vintage.
