Ch Meyney St Estephe 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ch Meyney
Label Name:
 
St Estephe
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 45%, Merlot 44%, Petit Verdot 11%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 91–92; Wine Spectator 89–91; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 87–89; Vinous: positive notes; Classified as a Cru Bourgeois

Tasting Note
Ripe blackberry and blueberry, graphite, tobacco and cedared oak; firm Médoc tannins, fresh acidity and a savory, slightly peppery finish. Medium-full-bodied and structured.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, soy-braised beef short ribs (galbi), Korean bulgogi, Cantonese char siu.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermentation in temperature-controlled vats with malolactic fermentation. Aged 16–18 months in French oak barrels (approx. 30–40% new).

Vineyard Info
Historic 51 ha Saint-Estèphe estate dating to the 17th century. Owned by CA Grands Crus since 2004; technical director Anne Le Naour with consultant Hubert de Boüard. Vines average ~38–40 years; produces grand vin and second wine Prieur de Meyney.