A punch of bright plummy fruits, a little austere on the finish but one that you feel will age well. Mocha and coffee bean through the mid palate, keeping things moving right along at a fair pace, with a generous handful of rosemary and sage spice on the finish. Always one of the real value picks in St-Estèphe.
Chateau Meyney is one of the oldest estates in the Medoc and can trace its roots back to 1662. Its 51 hectares lay in a single block in the northern commune of Saint Estephe and is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. For decades it was part of the Cordier family of estates, but since its acquisition by Crédit Agricole Grands Crus, the quality has soared. Today, Chateau Meyney is regarded as one of Saint Estephe's finest estates, offering Grand Cru quality for Cru Bourgeois money.