Ch Meyney St Estephe 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ch Meyney
Label Name:
 
St Estephe
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 16% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 95; Wine Enthusiast 95; Decanter 93; Wine Spectator 93; Jeb Dunnuck 92; James Suckling 92; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 91

Tasting Note
Concentrated cassis and black berry fruit with cedar, bay leaf, tobacco and crushed stone notes. Medium–full bodied, firm grainy tannins, fresh acidity and a long, savory finish with floral and spice undertones.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew, aged Comté or cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu pork, Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, sorted (optical sorting), fermented in temperature-controlled vats with ~30 day maceration; malolactic fermentation in barrel and aged 18–24 months in French oak (≈35% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Meyney (51 ha) in Saint-Estèphe, owned by CA Grands Crus; Anne Le Naour technical director with consultant Hubert de Boüard. Long history in the Médoc and sustainable viticulture practices.