Meyney Castle - Saint-Estèphe 2013

Wine Spectator

89 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/31/2016

This has a friendly feel, with soft-edged plum and blackberry fruit laced with lilac and violet hints, giving way to a light thread of charcoal through the finish. A touch shy on depth, but exhibits nice range and freshness overall. Best from 2017 through 2021. 8,417 cases made.

Jamessuckling.com

89 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2016

Firm and chewy red with spice, currant and floral aromas and flavors. Medium body. Savory finish. Drink and enjoy.

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe8/29/2014

With Hubert de Bouard as their consultant, this once popular estate seems to be positioned to shake things up in terms of the overall quality hierarchy in St. Estephe. The 2013 is a major sleeper of the vintage. A blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 11% Petit Verdot, it exhibits a deep ruby/plum/purple hue along with notes of creosote, charcoal, blueberries, black raspberries, graphite and spice. This lovely, charming, fruit-filled 2013 should drink well during its first 6-8 years of life.

matthewjukes.com

15,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/23/2014

Very hard attack of intense dark fruit but not bad style and while dry and raw on the finish this is a decent wine with some real energy and heart. Needs four or five years to settle down.

Vinous

85-88 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/17/2014

The 2013 Meyney is forward, juicy and nicely layered in the glass, with plenty of racy fruit and oak. This isn't an especially subtle wine, but it is tasty just the same. A silky, textured finish rounds out a St. Estèphe built for near term drinking.

My Bettane + Desseauve

15,5-16 / 20

the4/15/2014

Couleur dense et profonde. Bouche possédant de la matière, de l’allonge, ponctuée par de beaux tanins.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/15/2014

Winemaker Anne Le Naour is one of the great talents in Bordeaux (see my write up of Rayne-Vigneau last year) and she has managed to create a very fine Château Meyney in 2013, thanks partly to missing the rains. It has a seaweed-tinged bouquet with some decent red and black fruit that feel just a little smudged - but at least there is intent. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins, a little astringency towards the finish but it could knit together nicely by the time of bottling. Drink this classic Saint Estephe over the next 6 to 8 years.

Decanter.com

16,5 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/14/2014

Dark-coloured rich fleshy wine wine, a true, meaty St-Estèphe.

Jamessuckling.com

91-92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/8/2014

A juicy wine with blueberry and blackberry character. Medium body with firm tannins and a fresh, citrus finish. Wow. Surprisingly, outstanding.

René Gabriel

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/3/2014

Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Intensives, tiefgründiges Bouquet, schwarze Pfeffernoten, Lakritze, Tabak, Teerspuren und reife Brombeeren. Im Gaumen dicht, fleischig, konzentriert, auch hier wieder erstaunlich viel schwarzbeerige Konturen, nachhaltiges Finale. Wieder eine Meisterleistung und eine klare Superterroir- Ansage in diesem schwierigen Jahrgang. Kann noch einen Punkt zulegen. Drei Mal verkostet.

Wine Spectator

88-91 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2014

This packs some dark juicy plum, blackberry and red currant fruit together at the core, backed by a layered ganache note on the well-toasted finish. Shows surprising depth for the vintage, revealing a black fruit profile.—J.M.