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With the 2009, the results are certainly beginning to show through and winemaker, Anne le Naour, has managed to produce a wine which whilst retaining a strong element St. Estephe 'classicism', is much riper and intense than Meyneys of old. A profoundly deep colour and a powerful, liquorice, spice and blackberry fruit nose are the first signs of a significant change. There is plenty of fleshy fruit in the mid-palate with a classic, lifted St. Estephe earthiness. Fine-grained tannins and plenty of length finish off a very complete package. [Drink: 2015-2022]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in St.Estephe, Chateau Meyney is these days owned by Domaine Cordier. It lies in the east of the appellation, next door to Chateau Montrose and enjoys a maritime climate as the Gironde estuary and the Bay of Biscay act as a kind of regulator. 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