90 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 1995

One of the over-achievers of the vintage, Meyney's 1982 has taken on an opaque garnet color, and offers a flamboyant nose of licorice, Asian spices, smoked meats, leather (brett?), and jammy black-cherries. Full-bodied, with sweet, expansive fruit and a chewy texture that nearly conceals some formidable tannin, this wine has always been delicious, but it has taken on more structure over recent years. It is a juicy, well-delineated Meyney for drinking now and over the next 10-15 years. Tasted 7 times since bottling with consistent notes.

90 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 1993

Fully mature, the 1982 Meyney is so concentrated, alcoholic, and thick that it will easily last for another two decades. The wine's color is a saturated, nearly opaque purple/garnet. The huge nose of melted road tar, black fruits, smoked meats, and herbs is penetrating and intense. Full-bodied, and almost too jammy and thick to drink without authoritatively flavored dishes to accompany it, this large-scaled wine lacks finesse, but compensates with its full-throttle power and presence. Drink it over the next 20 years. Last tasted, 2/93.

93 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2000

One of the most surprising results of the Philadelphia tasting was how spectacular the 1982 Meyney has turned out. I was enthusiastic about this wine when it was young, but I have not revisited it as frequently as others. It boasts a gorgeously perfumed, sweet nose of black fruits, damp earth, truffles, herbs, and toasty wood. Dense and full-bodied, with moderate tannin, fabulous concentration, an unctuous texture, and a low acid, thick, juicy finish, it should drink well for 10-15 years. An amazing accomplishment, it is one of the vintage's most noteworthy sleepers.

90 points,

Wine Spectator, November 1998

A burly, chewy red, as usual. Dark ruby-garnet in color. Red licorice and ripe berry aromas. Full-bodied, with a lot of fruit and raisin character. Full tannins and a long finish.--1982 Bordeaux horizontal. Best after 2000. (JS)

91 points,

Wine Spectator, August 1992

Wonderfully elegant and rich; a hedonistic wine, with berry and chocolate flavors and soft, silky tannins. Drink now.--1982 Bordeaux horizontal. (JS)

About Winery

Château Meyney is located in St.Estèphe and is owned by Dmes. Cordier. The 49 ha property produces on average 30,000 cases per year. Located in the east of the St.Estèphe appellation, next to Château Montrose, Meney has a similar climate to that enjoyed by the Médoc: maritime, with the Gironde estuary and the Bay of Biscay combining to act as a climate regulator and the coastal pine forests sheltering the vines from the westerly and north-westerly winds...Meyney's vineyards (Cabernet Sauvignon 70%; Merlot 24%; Cabernet Franc 4%; Petit Verdot 2%) lie on clay-gravel soils. Vinification includes 15 months' wood ageing, 30% new oak...Meyney is classified as a Cru Bourgeois.

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