Meyney Castle - Saint-Estèphe 2016

René Gabriel

19 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe11/3/2017

Échantillon. 33 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 49 % Merlot, 18 % Petit Verdot. Violet-noir. Incroyablement riche en fruits primaires, mûres, myrtilles, cassis. Tout est étayé par un arôme d'épice noir, à fine couche et présente une légère douceur dans un nez encore intense. Épais, dense, finement charnu au palais, présentant une noble astringence, tout en étant déjà incroyablement équilibré, un arrière nez génial. Un très grand Meyney et en même temps d’une très grande finesse. Sa classe de qualité est composée d'un mélange de puissance et de finesse. Et c'est un don que seuls les vins traditionnels classiques possèdent. Et ce génial Meyney 2016 prouve que ce vignoble devrait figurer au milieu du classement des Grands Crus.

Wein Wisser

18 / 20

the5/22/2017

Sattes Purpur mit violettem Rand. Kompaktes würzig-fruchtiges Bouquet mit Cassis und dunklem Brazil-Tabak. Am mächtigen Gaumen mit muskulöser, feinkörniger Textur, Schokopastillen und Lakritze sowie Walnuss im ückaroma, endet in einem langen Finale. Ein St.-Estèphe, wie er sein muss! Mit dem Fassausbau ist die öhere Wertung(fast) in Reichweite. 18+

Bettane & Desseauve

94-95 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

Très charnu, noblement truffé, déjà, tannin très intégré, un peu moins séduisant à ce stade que le 2015 mais très recommandable et peut-être méritant une note plus élevée en fin d’élevage.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Meyney has quite an opulent and flamboyant bouquet, which is something I do not expect from this Saint Estèphe. It seems to calm down in the glass and attains more delineation and poise. The palate is sweet on the entry with impressive precision, quite linear in style with blackberry, graphite and smoky notes, leading to a finish that offers satisfying persistence. Excellent.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2017

Almost opaque in color, this is a beauty! The wine is rich, concentrated and has depth of flavor with length. The fruit is unadulterated purity and unreal deliciousness; the finishes builds into a sensory experience of taste and feel. This is the best vintage of Meyney ever produced.

Vinous

90-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 Meyney is powerful and absolutely delicious. Black fruit, torrefaction, smoke, licorice and bittersweet chocolate flavors are dark and boldly sketched. Beams of firm tannin add to the wine's imposing, brooding personality. All the elements fall into place effortlessly in this ample, broad Saint-Estèphe.

matthewjukes.com

16 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

There is a slightly sour and dry tone which runs the length of this wine but try as it might it cannot dislodge the cassis fruit. The tannins are slightly raw, too, but this is also unable to affect the core. For these reasons, I think that this wine will survive, but if the fruit dips at all, it will collapse in a heap of astringency. 16+

Decanter.com

92 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/24/2017

Winemaker Anne la Naour and consultant Hubert de Bouard are clearly working very hard on upping the quality of Meyney, which is just starting to push beyond its normal price category. Of the triumvirate of great vintages, for me the 2014 was incredible and punched above its weight, but this is also a very good wine. It's a terroir of clay and gravel that takes a long time to come round, but already we have freshness, colour and spice with big bristling tannins and well placed damson and black cherry fruits. Powerful upfront with a good round mouthfeel, this has depth and solidity, a serious wine. 49% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Petit Verdot. Drinking Window 2024 - 2040

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2017

Very deep crimson. Sweet and perfumed. Very luscious with a hint of camembert! Much riper and lusher than the average St-Estèphe. Very dry end. Only on the end does the appellation impose itself.

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2017

Very fresh and rather open in feel, with gently crushed plum and black cherry fruit, gilded with a hint of warm paving stone. Stays bright overall through the finish.—J.M.

Jamessuckling.com

95-96 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

Solid and incredible depth reminds me of the Meyneys of the 1960s that were so structured and incredible. Full-bodied yet polished and refined. Super structure.