A terrific effort, the 2017 Meyney is a concentrated, nicely structured wine in the vintage that’s going to have a broad drink window. Lots of black cherry, chocolate, cedarwood, and leafy tobacco notes define the bouquet, followed by a medium-bodied red with a solid spine of acidity, supple tannins, and a great finish. It’s a classic, beautifully done Saint-Estèphe to enjoy over the coming 15 years or so.

Meyney has had a strong couple of years, and even in this challenging vintage this is a wine that you want to look out for. Attractive baked plum aromatics on the nose, without the concentration of 2016 but with silky, well extracted cassis fruits and attractive spice on the finish. More closed down than it was En Primeur, this is going to need a few years from this point to open up.

Soft textured, medium bodied, sweet, ripe and polished, there is a gentle, fruity quality that carries through from the attack to the already open finish. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2017&wine=Chateau%20Meyney

The 2017 Meyney is comprised of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and a whopping 15% Petit Verdot. Dark red in the glass with bright hues and medium concentration. The nose is bright and fresh with aromas of dark cherries and berry fruit enhanced by traces of herbs and dusty earth. The palate mirrors the bouquet with bright, juicy dark berry notes carried through by a streak of lively acidity while supported by a mild punch of tannins. This is an approachable and easy-drinking St Estephe.

(90+ points) Medium to deep garnet-purple, the 2017 Meyney opens a little broody, giving way to red cherries, black berries and stewed tea scents with a waft of dried herbs. Medium-bodied, the palate is chock-full of vibrant black fruits with ripe, grainy tannins and a refreshing kick to the finish.- LPB

Fresh and direct, featuring a pure core of damson plum and cherry fruit, laced with light floral and red tea notes. Subtle chalky minerality gives the finish cut and length, while a pretty perfume lingers. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2021 through 2028. — JM