2019 Chateau Meyney Saint-Estephe

94 Point Saint-Estephe Ch. Angelus's Winemaker Consultant Neighbor to Ch. Montrose & Calon-Segur Critically Acclaimed, 95-97 Point Vintage Free Shipping on 6 or More Bottles  About the Wine Superbly located on a knoll overlooking the Gironde estuary, the Château lies at the center of a single-block vineyard of 126 acres. The estate was founded in the 17th century, the first vines were planted by the monks that owned the property at the time. Large improvements have been made to the estate since its purchase in 2004 by the CA Grand Crus. The ownership brought on Hubert de Bouard, the winemaker of Chateau Angelus, to consult. With new leadership, Chateau Meyney is now producing the best wine it ever has. Château Meyney looks down onto the Gironde and the presence of the estuary protects the estate from frosts. The vineyard is planted on Garonne gravels. The vines are an average age of 35 to 40 years, divided between typical Bordeaux varieties. The vines climb to an altitude of 2