By Chateau Meyney
Saint-Estephe

Background
Chateau Meyney was one of the first sites in Saint-Estephe planted with vines. In 1662, it was a convent mentioned in records under the names Couvent des Feuillants or Prieure des Couleys. It belonged to the Feuillants monks. Today, the estate stretches over some of the best hilltops above the Gironde Estuary. The river, alongside the first rows of vines, makes for a majestic, serene landscape. The estate belonged to the Luetkens family for several generations and was then acquired by Mr. Desire Cordier in 1919. In 2004, CA Grands Crus, a subsidiary of the Groupe Credit Agricole, acquired Chateau Meyney with a determination to strengthen the potential of this outstanding cru. Meyney benefits from an exceptional site, a unique terroir, and a rich and long history dating back to the 16th century, making it an outstanding Medoc estate.

Vineyard Details
Location: The vineyard overlooks the Gironde Estuary from its hillside, reaching a 20-meter altitude. The presence of the estuary protects the estate from frosts.
Soils: Garonne gravels and clay-limestone. It also benefits from a vein of blue clay in the subsoil at a depth of around 2.6 meters. The vein is 3 meters thick.
Average Vine Age: 35-40 years

Production
Following hand-picking and selection of grapes on the vine, the grapes are carefully sorted again at the winery, passing through a new optical sorting machine. These are then fermented in vats of varying capacities, which allow us to adapt to each batch. The fermentation starts after a few days of cool soaking. After fermentation, maceration continues for an average of 30 days before the wine is run off. Part of the wine goes through malolactic fermentation in new barrels. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 16 to 18 months, with 30% to 40% new oak every year.

Tasting Notes
Chateau Meyney has aromas of cedar, spices, and blackcurrant. It is made in a thick, rich, and full-bodied style, with plenty of classy and layered plummy fruit flavors and a firm enough structure to carry it through.
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