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Tel 01737 55 77 37
Email info@essentiallywine.com
TASTING NOTES
Deep oxblood hue Classic nose, with aromas of iron and rust, tea leaves and charred beef, with a high-toned liquorice note at the edge. sappy texture and moderate weight, this is a delight on the palate.
BACKGROUND
Ch. Meyney, a Cru Bourgeois estate, is situated on a single plot, covering 51 hectares within St. Estephe. It enjoys an attractive position on gravel ridges overlooking the Gironde. It is planted with 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 9% Cabernet Franc. The estate is moving towards a system of minimum intervention viticulture. The fruit is harvested by hand, before a cold maceration for up to six days. The fermentation is in glass-lined cement vats with pumping over to submerge the cap. Subsequently the wine will go into oak. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrel, is racked every three months, and after fourteen will be fined and then bottled.
FOOD MATCHING
Red meats, strong aged cheeses or enjoyed on its own.
CELLAR POTENTIAL
Drinking now or will age for a further and for 2-3 years.
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Colour | Red |
| Vintage | 1988 |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon blend |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Full |
| Maturation | Drink now or cellar |
| Alcohol | 12.5 % |
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