Prieure de Meyney Saint Estephe 2015

Country : France   Region: Saint-Estephe

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot

Vintage: 2015  Colour: Red Style: Dry

Producer: Chateau Meyney

Description:

Prieur de Meyney is the second wine of Château Meyney, a respected producer in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. It is known for producing elegant, accessible, and well-structured red wines, featuring notes of ripe fruit, cedar, and spice, with a softer style compared to the Grand Vin.

This is the second wine of Chateau Meyney 2015 and is one of the real bargains of Bordeaux and our top recommendation, as Jancis Robinson stated in her tasting notes for the first wine - Chateau Meyney 2015 “Everyone thought this was Montrose!”

Prieur de Meyney 2015 (the second wine of Château Meyney in Saint-Estèphe), has earned a reputation as one of Bordeaux's best-value wines from an outstanding vintage. Here's why it's so highly regarded:

• An exceptional vintage: 2015 is considered one of the finest Bordeaux vintages of the decade. A warm, dry growing season followed by ideal harvest conditions produced grapes with outstanding ripeness, concentration, and balance. The wine has both richness and freshness, making it enjoyable now while still capable of further ageing.
• It punches well above its price: Although it's the second wine of Château Meyney, Prieur de Meyney is made with the same meticulous vineyard management and winemaking as the Grand Vin. In 2015, several critics commented that it could easily be mistaken for the estate's flagship wine because of its depth, finesse, and complexity.
• Classic Saint-Estèphe character: Expect aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, graphite, tobacco, liquorice, and black pepper. On the palate it is full-bodied with silky but structured tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, elegant finish. As it matures, notes of leather, forest floor, and spice become more pronounced.
• Excellent ageing potential: While delicious now after decanting, the 2015 has the structure to continue developing for several more years. Critics have praised its ability to evolve while retaining freshness and balance.