Chateau Meyney, Saint Estephe 2009 EVENT SERVICE While touches of mocha and

While touches of mocha and wood spice are still evident

medium intensity

From a double magnum purchased about 25 years ago and properly stored

Few Barolo vineyards have either the history or the prestige of Castiglione Falletto’s Monprivato

dried fruit indicating full maturity

Chateau Meyney, Saint Estephe 2009 EVENT SERVICE While touches of mocha and94 Vinous The 2009 Meyney is a step up from Haut Marbuzet and Lafon Rochet on the nose: blackberry, raspberry, crushed stone, forest floor and a hint of pain dpices wonderful definition and intensity. The palate is medium bodied with firm tannin, very well judged acidity. Good grip and quite stocky broad shouldered in style with a persistent but at the moment, still a tightly wound finish. This is impressive and when its identity is revealed cue gasps