Chateau Meyney, Saint Estephe 2009 Champagne and (as a friend said)

and (as a friend said) horse-sweat-under-the-leather-saddle

(JR) (8/2020)

highly coveted California field blend from Alexander Valley

The vineyards and bushland that surround the d’Arenberg winery are home to the unique native Australian bird

Chateau Meyney, Saint Estephe 2009 Champagne and (as a friend said)94 Vinous The 2009 Meyney is a step up from Haut Marbuzet and Lafon Rochet on the nose: blackberry, raspberry, crushed stone, forest floor and a hint of pain dpices wonderful definition and intensity. The palate is medium bodied with firm tannin, very well judged acidity. Good grip and quite stocky broad shouldered in style with a persistent but at the moment, still a tightly wound finish. This is impressive and when its identity is revealed cue gasps