Meyney Castle - Saint-Estèphe 2004 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740

Wine Advocate

86 / 100

byNeal Martinthe8/1/2014

Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2004 horizontal tasting. This has a very composed bouquet with pure blackberry and cedar scents, a touch of antique furniture polish and Hoi Sin. The palate is medium-bodied with fine definition, a crisp line of acidity and plenty of energy and vigour on the finish. Not a complex 2004, but this light-hearted Meyney is a decent Saint Estephe. Tasted March 2014.

Wine Advocate

86 / 100

byNeal Martinthe2/3/2009

The 2004 Meyney has a simple, ripe nose of redcurrant, cranberry and a touch of cigar box. It seems to have more Merlot than other Saint Estephe wines with a nice touch of cassis towards the finish. A comparatively “dainty” wine, very approachable but well crafted. Drink now-2012. Tasted November 2008.

Wine Advocate

84 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe7/2/2007

Following so many terrific successes in the 1970s and 1980s, it’s sad to see this property producing so many mediocre wines. The 2004 is solidly made, but uninspiring, with rugged tannins, good fruit, and a monolithic, one-dimensional personality. It can be drunk over the next decade.

Wine Spectator

90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2007

Lots of blackberry aromas, with hints of cedar, follow through to a full-bodied palate. A chunky wine, with velvety tannins and a long finish. Needs time. Very well done for the vintage. Best after 2010. 14,220 cases made.

Wein Wisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/3/2005

TAST

16.50 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/28/2005

Déjà perceptible depuis le millésime 2002, le renouveau de ce cru splendidement situé se confirme avec un surcroît d'élégance et de velouté dans la texture : grand style profond et dense, sève superbe. Meyney est revenu !

Carnets de dégustation RVF

7.50 / 10

the4/22/2005

La robe est sombre et le nez oscille entre épices, cassis et mûre. Ample, grasse, riche, généreuse et dense, la bouche témoigne d'une légère sous-maturité.