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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2022 to 2034.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
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.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- 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.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Charcuterie and pate with cornichons Gentle tannins and red fruit do not overwhelm the delicate balance of preserved meats; acid cuts the fat.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
How to serve Prieur de Meyney
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1979First 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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