Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2022 to 2034.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2022201989/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium With Fruit And Soft Structure finish

Aroma: ripe red fruit, plum, light spice, herbs, soft earth

Palate: red berries, cassis, gentle tannins, fresh acidity

Second wine of Chateau Meyney since 1979, named for the estate's 17th-century priory origins. Produced from younger vines (approximately 35-40 years) using minimal new oak to preserve fresh fruit character; a reliable everyday Saint-Estephe.

What it pairs with

  • Roasted chicken legs with garlic and lemon
    Approachable tannins and fresh fruit make Prieur de Meyney a natural match for simple roasted poultry.
  • Beef and vegetable stew
    The wine's medium body and fresh acidity cut through hearty peasant stews without needing the grand vin's full structure.
  • Charcuterie and pate with cornichons
    Gentle tannins and red fruit do not overwhelm the delicate balance of preserved meats; acid cuts the fat.

How to serve Prieur de Meyney

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roasted chicken legs with garlic and lemon, Beef and vegetable stew, Charcuterie and pate with cornichons. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Prieur de Meyney takes its name from the estate's original 17th-century designation as Prieure des Couleys. Produced since 1979 from younger vines and supple-producing parcels with lower oak influence to preserve freshness. The same biologically rigorous approach as the grand vin applies.

  1. 1979: First vintage of Prieur de Meyney

Facts

Producer
Chateau Meyney · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Classification
Saint-Estephe AOC
Oak
16 months in 10-15% new French oak barriques
ABV
13.0%
Price
$15-30 at retail
Drinking window
3-15 from vintage
First vintage
1979

Frequently asked about Prieur de Meyney

What does Prieur de Meyney taste like?

On the nose, ripe red fruit, plum, light spice, herbs, soft earth. On the palate, red berries, cassis, gentle tannins, fresh acidity. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium with fruit and soft structure finish. Second wine of Chateau Meyney since 1979, named for the estate's 17th-century priory origins. Produced from younger vines (approximately 35-40 years) using minimal new oak to preserve fresh fruit character; a reliable everyday Saint-Estephe.

When should I drink Prieur de Meyney?

Drink 3-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Prieur de Meyney?

Roasted chicken legs with garlic and lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Beef and vegetable stew and Charcuterie and pate with cornichons. Approachable tannins and fresh fruit make Prieur de Meyney a natural match for simple roasted poultry.

What grapes are in Prieur de Meyney?

The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot. The wine is classified as Saint-Estephe AOC.

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