2016 Meyney (St-Estephe)

Origin
St-Estephe, Medoc, Bordeaux FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
14%
Wine Score
90-92 pts, Neal Martin, robertparker.com, Apr 2017 92 pts, Jane Anson, decanter.com, April 2017 90-93 pts, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Apr 2017 16.5 pts, Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, Apr 2017

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Media Reviews

Neal Martin

The 2016 Meyney has quite an opulent and flamboyant bouquet, which is something I do not expect from this Saint Estèphe. It seems to calm down in the glass and attains more delineation and poise. The palate is sweet on the entry with impressive precision, quite linear in style with blackberry, graphite and smoky notes, leading to a finish that offers satisfying persistence. Excellent. 90-92 points

Jane Anson

Winemaker Anne la Naour and consultant Hubert de Bouard are clearly working very hard on upping the quality of Meyney, which is just starting to push beyond its normal price category. Of the triumvirate of great vintages, for me the 2014 was incredible and punched above its weight, but this is also a very good wine. It`s a terroir of clay and gravel that takes a long time to come round, but already we have freshness, colour and spice with big bristling tannins and well placed damson and black cherry fruits. Powerful upfront with a good round mouthfeel, this has depth and solidity, a serious w ine. 49% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Petit Verdot. 92 points

Antonio Galloni

The 2016 Meyney is powerful and absolutely delicious. Black fruit, torrefaction, smoke, licorice and bittersweet chocolate flavors are dark and boldly sketched. Beams of firm tannin add to the wine`s imposing, brooding personality. All the elements fall into place effortlessly in this ample, broad Saint-Estèphe. 90-93 points