FT Les Hauts de Meyney

'Les Hauts de Meyney', Saint-Estephe, 2021

Château Meyney is one of the historic estates of Saint-Estèphe, whose origins date back to the 17th century. Located along the Gironde, it benefits from a gravelly terroir among the most favorable on the left bank of Bordeaux.

Terroir

The cabernet sauvignon draws from a terroir of perfectly drained siliceous gravels, and, combined with merlot, cabernet franc, and petit verdot, it gives rise to a wine that is full-bodied, fleshy, and structured. When mature, it will develop the inimitable charm of great Saint-Estèphe wines. Across the 51 hectares of the estate, the vines, with an average age of 35/40 years, are divided between cabernet sauvignon (61%), merlot (26%), cabernet franc (3%), and petit verdot (10%). In addition to the Garonne gravels that make up the soil, the vineyard has an original feature: a thick vein of blue clay buried 3 meters deep in the subsoil, also found at Pétrus.

Winemaking

Gentle vinifications tailored to each tank, to extract the best from it.

Ageing

Aging 14 months in French oak barrels.

Varietals

Merlot : 65%
Cabernet-sauvignon : 35%

FT Les Hauts de Meyney
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Tasting

A charming second wine, with aromas of black fruits, sweet spices, and integrated wood. Soft and balanced palate, fine tannins, fresh and elegant finish.