Aromas of sweet cherries and berries mingled with tobacco, loamy soil and petals introduce the 2019 Meyney, a medium to full-bodied, seamless and lively wine with fine depth at the core, powdery tannins and an attractive sense of completeness. This is an understated but charming Saint-Estèphe that has turned out nicely in bottle.

Tasted blind. Lifted, perfumed. Subtle, with a savoury streak running through it. Far from massive but nicely judged and appetising. Cool and sophisticated. GV (JR)

57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 16% Petit Verdot. Barrel sample. Lifted, floral and fresh on the nose. Some dark- and red-berry notes as well. Aromatically already intriguing. Smooth attack then plenty of juice, highlighted by the marked acidity (possibly due to a high percentage of Petit Verdot) and freshness. Firm tannic structure, the finish long, steely and dry. An almost old-style classic, natural and without artifice. (JL)