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Château Meyney stands among the most serious addresses in Saint-Estèphe: 51 hectares farmed organically, deep siliceous gravels over blue clay, and a history stretching back to 1625. It is a château we list with genuine conviction.

A hillside terroir overlooking the Gironde

Situated on the heights of Saint-Estèphe in the Gironde, Château Meyney enjoys a topographical position of real distinction. Its vines descend across south-facing ridges — known locally as croupes — towards the Gironde estuary, benefiting from excellent sunshine exposure and the moderating influence of the water. Beneath the surface, the soils tell an equally compelling story: siliceous gravels of considerable depth, underlain by a remarkable three-metre layer of blue clay and an argilo-calcareous bedrock. This combination drains freely in wet seasons, retains just enough moisture during summer heat, and imparts the firm mineral backbone that defines the finest Saint-Estèphe reds. The 51-hectare vineyard is planted principally to Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot and a proportion of Petit Verdot — a blend well suited to this cooler, later-ripening corner of the Médoc, where Cabernet's structural qualities find full expression.

Four centuries of history, a fresh chapter since 2004

The origins of Château Meyney reach back to 1625, when the estate was established on the grounds of a Cistercian priory — one of the older foundations in the Bordeaux wine country. In 1919, négociant Désiré Cordier acquired the property and set about building its modern reputation, establishing it as a reliable, well-regarded name in the Saint-Estèphe appellation. The most recent chapter opened in 2004, when CA Grands Crus — a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole — took ownership and embarked on a long-term programme of investment in both vineyard and winery. Yields are maintained at a disciplined 45 to 50 hl/ha, a level that supports concentration without compromising the freshness that is a hallmark of the appellation.

Organic certification and a commitment to the long term

Château Meyney holds both Agriculture Biologique certification and HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) status. The 2024 vintage represents the first release to carry the organic label — the culmination of a conversion that has reshaped vineyard management across the entire 51 hectares. This is not a cosmetic commitment: the move to organic viticulture on soils of this complexity, in a climate that demands vigilance, reflects a genuine long-term vision for the estate.

The wines of Château Meyney

The château produces exclusively red wines under the Saint-Estèphe appellation. The range is built around the estate's characteristic profile: density and structure from the Cabernet Sauvignon, suppleness and roundness from the Merlot, and depth of colour and spice from the Petit Verdot.

• Château Meyney (Grand Vin) — the principal label, vinified from the finest parcels; a structured, age-worthy Saint-Estèphe with firm tannins, dark fruit and a mineral finish shaped by the gravel and clay soils.
• Prieuré de Meyney (Second Wine) — approachable earlier, retaining the typicity of the appellation with a softer, more accessible expression of the same terroir.

Why we have selected Château Meyney

We have followed Château Meyney closely for a number of years, and the reasons for listing it are straightforward. First, the terroir is genuinely compelling: those siliceous gravels over blue clay, on well-exposed south-facing slopes above the Gironde, produce wines with a mineral precision and structural depth that are hard to replicate elsewhere in Saint-Estèphe. Second, the organic conversion — completed in time for the 2024 vintage — gives us confidence that the viticulture matches the ambition of the winemaking. Third, the consistency of the château across vintages, good and difficult alike, makes it a dependable choice for the cellar. We recommend Château Meyney to enthusiasts who appreciate the classic Médoc framework — firm tannins, dark fruit, a long finish — but who also want a wine with genuine provenance and a clear environmental commitment. At the table, it is well suited to roast lamb, aged hard cheeses, or a well-hung côte de bœuf.

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