2010 Meyney

The 2010 Meyney is a superb follow-up to the 2009, perhaps displaying more definition to the dusky black fruit, sous-bois , graphite and pressed rose petal scents that burst from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, a clean line of acidity and more precision on the finish compared to the previous vintage. Excellent. Tasted at a vertical at Château Meyney.

After the first bottle was found both oxidised and corked, the second and third bottle of 2010 Meyney was also found to be wanting. Re-tasted at the château, I found a more representative bottle. Juxtaposed against the 2009 Meyney, this has greater clarity on the nose with dusky black fruit, sous-bois , graphite and pressed rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins. It has a clean, crisp line of acidity with impressive precision on the finish. That's more like it - but I will caution readers by attaching a question mark to my score. Tasted at the château as part of a vertical tasting.

Deep garnet in color, the nose of the 2010 Meyney is quite tired, with some oxidized/nutty notes and vague notions of prunes and dried figs plus a tobacco waft in the undercurrent. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is drying out and overly chewy with a flat finish.