{"product_id":"chateau-meyney-saint-estephe-2023-750ml","title":"Château Meyney Saint-Estèphe 2023 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eChâteau Meyney — Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 2023\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Meyney is one of Saint-Estèphe’s great overachievers — a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel estate situated right next to the famed Château Montrose, whose proximity to the Gironde estuary helps cool the vines during summer heatwaves and contributes to the wine’s remarkable balance and longevity. The 2023 is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and 12% Petit Verdot, sourced from a mix of gravelly and clay soils and aged 18 months in French oak barrels. James Suckling and Jeb Dunnuck both awarded it 94 points; Vinous and The Wine Independent 93; Wine Spectator 91. Jeb Dunnuck noted that “the quality here has stepped up a notch recently” and projects a cellar window of 2029–2053.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color is a deep, saturated purple. The nose is dark and savory: cassis, elderberry, graphite, smoky tobacco, crushed stone minerality, incense, licorice, dried herbs, and pressed lavender. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a pure, focused, layered mouthfeel — linear acidity, ripe and polished tannins, and a long, driving finish with beams of structure that demand cellaring. Drinkable now with aeration, but built to evolve beautifully over the next 25–30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003eJames Suckling 94 • Jeb Dunnuck 94 • Vinous 93 • The Wine Independent 93 • Wine Spectator 91 — \"Beautifully done and going to evolve nicely over the coming 25–30 years.\" — Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExpert Reviews — Vintage 2023\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrunchy dark fruit with elderberries, herbal notes and licorice. The chiseled palate is medium-bodied, showing linear acidity complemented by a crisp edge. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 12% Petit Verdot. Drinkable now with some aeration, but better from 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways a classic Saint-Estèphe (and I think the quality here has stepped up a notch recently), the 2023 Château Meyney comes from a mix of gravelly and clay soils and is based on 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and 12% Petit Verdot, aged 18 months in French oak barrels. It sports a deep purple hue as well as beautiful cassis, graphite, smoky tobacco, and crushed stone-like minerality. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has a pure, focused, layered mouthfeel, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. It’s beautifully done and is going to evolve nicely over the coming 25–30 years if well stored. Drink 2029–2053.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous — 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 Meyney is every bit as convincing as it was en primeur. Dark and quite savory, the 2023 has a lot to offer. Gravel, incense, tobacco, licorice, dried herbs, chocolate and pressed lavender infuse this mid-weight Saint-Estèphe with a good deal of character. Beams of tannin shape the insistent, driving finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Independent — 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2023 Meyney has a creamy, rounded and fruity nose with hints of yoghurt and dairy products. It is very soft and forthcoming and is made in the velvety, pleasant style very typical for the chateau. This is a good Meyney that should age well and be approachable at an early stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 91 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fresh, racy-edged style, with damson plum and bitter cherry fruit framed by a chalky edge that’s embedded nicely. Iris and violet accents gild the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2033.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Meyney, Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Estèphe AOC, Bordeaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassis, elderberry, graphite, tobacco, crushed stone, licorice, dried herbs, pressed lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellar Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now (with aeration) or cellar through 2053\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Braised lamb shoulder, côte de boeuf, duck confit, cassoulet, aged Comté, Saint-Nectaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive scores of 91–94 points from the world’s top critics — Château Meyney is the benchmark for what Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois can be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51663951790363,"sku":"210000059977","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/d9g5gwdtmzybwlej5irg.jpg?v=1776083131","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/chateau-meyney-saint-estephe-2023-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}