Ch Meyney in St-Estèphe has been garnering interest from members of our Purple Pages for several years. Positive tasting notes, including some high scores from Jancis herself, bountiful praise indeed, combined with attractive pricing have flagged up the property as one of the Médoc’s rare sources of good value. What better excuse for requesting a look at vintages 2000 to 2020 as part...
Ch Meyney – St-Estèphe's bargain
Tuesday 1 August 2023
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Montrose and Calon Ségur's neighbour is unjustly overlooked, argues James. Above, the Ch Meyney team (left to right): Thomas Hernandez (cellarmaster), Anne Le Naour (general manager of the Crédit Agricole Grands Crus properties), Boris Diallo (estate manager).
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