Le Point 16 / 20 byJacques Dupontthe6/20/2018 Fruits rouges, bouche ronde, souple, fraîche, assez gourmande, petits tanins fins, joli fruit, réglissé, long, finale relevée.
WeinWisser 18,5 / 20 the5/31/2018 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31 % Merlot, 1 % Petit Verdot, 45 hl/ha, Produktion: 160.000 Flaschen. Purpurgranat mit violettem Rand. Kon-zentrierte schwarzbeerige Frucht mit Anklângen an schwarze Oliven und tasmanischen Bergpfeffer. lm zweiten Ansatz Holundergelee und EdelhOlzer sowie dunkle Tabaknoten. Am geradlini-gen Gaumen mit kraftvoller Statur und engmaschigem, reifem Tanningerüst ge-paart mit genialer Prâzision. Gebündel-tes, nicht enden wollendes Finale. Der Hdhenflug geht weiter, kann in der per-fekten Trinkreife den grandiosen 2015er erreichen! 18.5/20 2028 - 2048
Vinifera 92 / 100 byJacques Perrinthe5/28/2018 Echantillons fragiles mais sur la bonne bouteille, le vin a du fruit, de l’élégance, de la finesse, il est subtil et long, beau.
Vinous 89-92 / 100 byAntonio Gallonithe5/15/2018 Two thousand seventeen is a very fine vintage for Meyney. A powerful, resonant Saint-Estèphe, the 2017 is endowed with striking aromatics that give the wine a bit more freshness than has been the case in some recent vintages. Dark red-toned fruit, leather, smoke and grilled herb overtones add nuance throughout. This is one of the finer recent vintages I have tasted from Meyney. Winemaker Anne Le Naour did a terrific job with the 2017. The blend is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot, aged in 40% new barrels. Tasted three times.
The Wine Cellar Insider 89-91 / 100 byJeff Levethe5/11/2018 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.
Vinous 90-92 / 100 byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018 The 2017 Meyney has a clean and fresh bouquet with blackberry and raspberry fruit mingling with cedar and light cigar humidor aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent, ripe tannin and a fine bead of acidity. I find this surprisingly juicy in style that probably belies the structure underneath. This will be one of the more approachable Saint-Estèphe wines in this vintage, but one that I find well made.
Wine Advocate 86-88 / 100 byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018 Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Meyney features baked cherries, mulberries and plum preserves on the nose with hints of smoked meats and black olives. The palate is medium-bodied, firm, grainy and a little tart with good fruit expression and length.
Decanter.com 92 / 100 byJane Ansonthe4/25/2018 This is more proof of the consistency of Meyney. It has clear oak finessing, well held together with a cinnamon dusting and white pepper spicing, giving a gourmet edge with its own character. This feels finessed, contemporary and accomplished; a pretty complete package. This perhaps doesn't quite have the generosity of 2016, as the tannins are a little more tightly-drawn, but this is still good. Retasted several times and it stands out for its quality. Harvested 15 September to 5 October. Hubert de Boüard is consultant, with Anne Le Naour technical director. Drinking Window 2024 - 2036
Jamessuckling.com 92-93 / 100 byJames Sucklingthe4/6/2018 This is very nicely done with a lithe yet structured core of dark fruit and round, juicy tannins. Medium to full body, a driven line of acidity and a long finish.
Wine Spectator 87-90 / 100 byJames Molesworththe4/4/2018 Lively, with a brambly feel throughout, while modest plum, black cherry, savory and warm stone notes run through. A touch rustic in feel.—J.M.