On the face of it Ch Meyney has an excellent position on the same gravel ridge as neighbour Montrose on the bank of the Gironde estuary, yet it has never achieved quite the same heights - or prices! It has a longer history than Montrose or many neighbours, being mentioned in the early 16th century nad being taken over by a reforming branch of the Cistercin order. The original buildings burned and the current ones date from 1662. The estate was seized in the French Revolution and subsequently sold to the first of a series of Bordeaux wine merchants, including the Cordier family at one stage.

In 2004 it was acquired by the wine division of Credit Agricole, who continue to make good value wines from this terroir, which is a much sandier stretch than Montrose`s. The 51 hectares are planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot (where the clay comes to the surface) and 10% Petit Verdot. They replaced all the Cabernet Franc. Average annual production is 160,000 bottles. (CW 03/06/20)