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Château Meyney 2020

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Château Meyney 2020
Many believe Château Meyney should have gained Grand Cru Classé status in 1855. Its wines certainly show their class. Decanter described the 2020 as “nuanced, savoury and satisfying”, while Suckling enjoyed its “succulent finish”. Drink now or hold.
£31.00 per bottle
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£372.00
1 case (12 bottles) - £31.00 per bottle
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Wine Details

  • Red - Medium Bodied
  • Fine wine
  • FranceFrance
  • Deep Crimson
  • Cabernet-based blend
  • 10.125 Units
  • 13.5% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • 31 December 2038

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes
Velvety black fruit, grippy tannins, graphite pencil
Aroma
Intense, poised, blackcurrant with pencil box and cedar
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Critic Hugh Johnson says of Meyney “the vineyard is comparable with its second-growth neighbour Château Montrose and first-growth Latour in its perfect site on the slopes leading straight down to the river.” But when Bordeaux wine estates were classified in 1855, to win Grand Cru Classé status required contacts as well as great vineyards. This fine property, dating back to the 1660s, has 50 hectares of Cabernet-dominated vineyards, with 25% Merlot and 15% Petit Verdot. For years it was co-owned by Châteaux Gruaud Larose and Talbot and now it’s the property of the Crédit Agricole bank, who certainly have money to splash, as recent vintages have demonstrated. This claret has fruit, velvety tannins and poise for long ageing. Decant early.
Critic Hugh Johnson says of Meyney “the vineyard is comparable with its second-g...
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Very textural and creamy with a deep core of ripe dark fruit and a succulent finish

James Suckling

Critic, 93 points

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