Meyney - Saint-Estèphe 2022

Alexandre Ma

91

byAlexandre Mathe3/10/2025

Despite facing various challenges such as hail, fires, and high temperatures, Château Meyney still impresses with its resilience. As soon as I bring the glass to my nose, I am greeted with the fragrance of violets, followed by juicy cherries and tart berries. Compared to other vintages, the tannins in the 2022 vintage are noticeably strong, if the finish could be smoother, it would undoubtedly be even better.

Wine Advocate

93

byWilliam Kelleythe3/7/2025

The 2022 Meyney has turned out very well, offering up aromas of crème de cassis, bay leaf and pencil shavings, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy palate that's rich and seamless, exhibiting an integration of tannin that can't always be taken for granted at this address. In fact, this appears to be the best Meyney produced for quite some time, and it's well worth seeking out.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

93

byJane Ansonthe3/7/2025

Well balanced ripe red fruits, creamy without being overly exuberant, tomato leaf and rosebud interwoven with damson and red cherry fruits, good stuff, one to share.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93

byJeff Levethe3/4/2025

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Jeb DUNNUCK

94

byJeb Dunnuckthe2/28/2025

While I wasn't able to taste the 2022 Château Meyney En Primeur, it's a beauty now from bottle. Needing air to show at its best, this deep purple-hued Saint-Estèphe has a ripe, powerful nose of darker currants, chocolate, smoked tobacco, and cedar pencils. This carries to a full-bodied Meyney that has a broad, layered mouthfeel, ripe, velvety tannins, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish. It's accessible even today with a decant, but it's going to take a decade to hit maturity and will age gracefully on its concentration and depth.

Yvesbeck.wine

96

byYves Beckthe2/25/2025

58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot Que de profondeur, de densité dans ce bouquet. D'invitantes notes fruitées couplées à des nuances de graphite, de menthe et de fèves de cacao créent une symbiose exceptionnelle. En bouche, le vin convainc par son ampleur et sa vigueur. Linéaire et précis, il est soutenu par des tannins suaves, aux grains fins, en phase avec une acidité structurante qui confère de la fraîcheur et du tempérament. Un Meyney imposant, entraînant, sapide et salivant qu'il faudra savoir attendre. Quelle superbe réussite ! 2028-2050 96/100

Vinous

92

byNeal Martinthe2/12/2025

The 2022 Meyney has an intense, finely delineated bouquet with blackberry, bilberry, loam and light briny scents that unfold with confidence. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and vibrant, with firm tannins. It is not dissimilar to the Lilian Ladouys in style, though there is a touch more finesse and pepperiness on the finish. It has good potential, but needs time.

Jamessuckling.com

95

byJames Sucklingthe2/3/2025

This always represents good value. Spicy, stony and floral at the same time with deep blue fruit and hints of pine, incense and cloves. Veins of tannins show a mineral verve. This is firm, powerful and long. A bit too young at this stage but already showing potential. A very good vintage. Drink after 2028.

Vinous

93

byAntonio Gallonithe1/28/2025

The 2022 Meyney is a serious overachiever. Dark, virile and imposing, the 2022 packs a serious punch. Black fruit, cedar, leather, licorice, dried herbs and espresso are beautifully amplified. Swaths of tannin wrap it all together in style. Impressive.

Wine Enthusiast

94

byRoger Vossthe2/11/2024

93-95 Barrel sample. Dense blackberry fruits go along with the rich tannins. The spicy wood flavors are a layer under the fine fruits. It has a future of ripe tannins and black fruits.

Decanter.com

90

byGeorgina Hindlethe5/25/2023

Intensely fragrant and perfumed. Fresh and full on the palate, really quite ripe and concentrated fruit with tannins that are super ripe too - fleshy, almost like eating grape skins, so it's a touch dry but there's a really pleasing coolness too which stops it from being too much. On the whole quite tannic but a good punch of fruit too. Massy and a little unfussy unrefined. Tannins are doing the talking. Harvest 14 September-5 October. Yield of 37hl/ha. pH 3.75.

Alexandre Ma

91-93

byAlexandre Mathe5/17/2023

Despite facing various challenges such as hail, fires, and high temperatures, Château Meyney still impresses with its resilience. As soon as I bring the glass to my nose, I am greeted with the fragrance of violets, followed by juicy cherries and tart berries. Compared to other vintages, the tannins in the 2022 vintage are noticeably strong, if the finish could be smoother, it would undoubtedly be even better.

The Vintage Journal

91-92

byAndrew Caillard MWthe5/17/2023

Deep crimson. Blackcurrant, black olive herb gadren aromas. Supple and sweet fruited, inky Parma violet. Supple sweet tannins, lovey volume and mineral length. Quite soft and fleshy. (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot)

matthewjukes.com

16

byMatthew Jukesthe5/15/2023

The Wine Independent

91-93

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/15/2023

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2022 Meyney comes skipping out with delightful notes of wild blueberries, redcurrant jelly, and juicy plums, leading to hints of chocolate mint and lilacs. The medium to full-bodied palate is generously fruited, with a solid frame of grainy tannins to match, finishing with just enough freshness.

Yvesbeck.wine

94-96

byYves Beckthe5/10/2023

La subtilité et le charme ne résument pas à eux seuls le bouquet de Meyney, mais ils annoncent la couleur. Ajoutons-y Meyney lui-même et on peut parler d'un vin identitaire. Evidemment ! Belle densité en bouche. Les tannins se révèlent lentement et affichent de la puissance, mais également de la finesse, donc des attitudes que l'on relie à un grand vin ! Le tempérament et la fraicheur de la structure cautionnent la tendance ; le vin est grand et harmonieux. Ses tannins, aux grains fins, créent un caractère énergisant, en compagnie de la structure acide. La finale s'en retrouvée plébiscitée, soutenue et étirée. Encore une fois, Meyney saura nous meyner à bien des plaisirs ! Une belle réusite à en devenir.

Bettane & Desseauve

93

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/10/2023

Grande couleur, grand nez épicé et évidemment grand avenir. Prix probable attractif comme toujours avec ce cru quine décoit jamais.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94

byJeff Levethe5/5/2023

Leafy herbs, tobacco, currants, spice, and spearmint notes show easily in the nose, and on the long, rich palate. The wine finishes with creamy-textured currants, cocoa, spearmint, and bitter chocolate on the end note. This should age quite nicely. Drink from 2026-2045.

Wine Advocate

91-93

byWilliam Kelleythe5/2/2023

Opening in the glass with aromas of sweet dark berries, licorice and petals, the 2022 Meyney is medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a fleshy core of fruit girdled by sweet but firm tannins. Pure and taut, it is a strong effort that will require a bit of patience. 91 - 93+

Jamessuckling.com

94-95

byJames Sucklingthe4/19/2023

Impressive concentration here with compact tannin structure. Medium- to full-bodied. Firm and steady with a long, velvety finish. Minerally and crunchy.