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The 2022 Meyney, a Bordeaux Blend from the St Estephe sub-region of Bordeaux, France, is a red wine produced by Meyney. This vintage showcases the unique terroir of the region, reflected in the wine's complexity and depth.
Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com rates this wine between 92 and 94 points, noting "Leafy herbs, tobacco, currants, spice, and spearmint notes show easily in the nose, and on the long, rich palate." He emphasizes the wine's finish, which includes "creamy-textured currants, cocoa, spearmint, and bitter chocolate," predicting it will age nicely from 2026 to 2045.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, via William Kelley, scores the wine similarly at 91-93+ points, highlighting its "aromas of sweet dark berries, licorice and petals." Kelley describes the 2022 Meyney as "medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a fleshy core of fruit girdled by sweet but firm tannins." He calls it a "strong effort" that will benefit from some patience.
James Suckling gives an excellent score of 94-95 points, praising its "impressive concentration" and "compact tannin structure." He remarks on its "long, velvety finish" and "minerally and crunchy" texture, summarizing it as firm and steady.
Jane Anson also awards the wine 95 points, emphasizing its strong performance in this vintage due to its proximity to the river and its mix of gravel and clay soils. She identifies "layers of redcurrant, raspberry and blackcurrant fruits," with a "juicy mouthwatering finish," and calls it "a great example of Meyney" and "a buy."
Vinous, reviewed by Neal Martin, scores it 91-93 points, mentioning a "lovely nose with layers of red fruit interlaced with loamy, pencil lead aromas." He describes the palate as "medium-bodied with a structured opening" and notes its "precision and energy."
Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss awards the wine 93-95 points, describing "dense blackberry fruits" and "rich tannins," with "spicy wood flavors" underlying the fine fruits. He sees a future of "ripe tannins and black fruits."
Finally, The Wine Independent also scores it 91-93 points, noting "deep garnet-purple" color and "delightful notes of wild blueberries, redcurrant jelly, and juicy plums," along with "hints of chocolate mint and lilacs."
Overall, the 2022 Meyney is a well-regarded Bordeaux blend with strong reviews across the board, reflecting its rich complexity, aging potential, and vibrant fruit profile.