Meyney 2005

St Estephe, Cru bourgeois

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Tasting Notes

Tasted blind. Blackish crimson. Pale rim. Some light cassis aroma. A bit scrawny. This is on the cusp of refreshing and austere. Lots of restraint! Very backward and not emphatic. GV (good value). Drink 2020-2045. 17++

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2045 31 March 2017

Very ripe and focused and intense on the nose. Surprisingly gentle for a St-Estèphe. The polar opposite of the Phélan Ségur - almost disconcertingly smooth. Competent but ultimately a bit workmanlike. Full, round, easy - just slightly too flattering on the palate perhaps but awfully easy and full of charm. Another airline (ie early maturing, please-all) wine? Certainly no shortage of fine 2005 tannins. Very dry finish. Well done.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2009-2018 01 April 2006

A dark ruby color is followed by aromas and flavors of sweaty leather, roasted herbs, spice box, and sweet cherries and plums. This superficial, pleasant, charming St.-Estephe lacks the depth, concentration, and finish of the vintage’s finest wines. Drink it now and over the next 10-15 years.

Score: 86

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2008-2023 30 April 2008

Following a succession of brilliant wines in the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s, this property has not been living up to its full potential. A lack of selection appears to be the major issue. The dark ruby-colored 2005 reveals some disjointedness along with herb, spice, and sweet fruit characteristics, but it does not possess the concentration one expects in this vintage. It should be consumed during its first decade of life.

Score: 85 - 86

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2007-2017 30 April 2007

Aromas of tar, ripe fruit and dried herbs. Full-bodied, with a good core of round-textured tannins and a long finish. Friendly wine. Nicely done.

Score: 89 - 91

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 January 1900

Well-situated lying directly north of Montrose, this cru bourgeois made a surprising and stunningly good wine in 2003 that offers great value for money. Moving away from the robust, austere style of claret previously made, Meyney 2005 is forward with a nose of ripe soft fruits. Mellow in texture with good dense fruit and vanilla notes, this is well-balanced and well-made. Should be another good velue.

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Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900