Most of us know Roald Dahl’s novels, I for one have read them countless times. Firstly to my eldest and now, once in while I try with the middle one, even though he is still a bit young for those books. He is only 4 my wife says! They are just fun to read. To my surprise, after deciding to bring Château Méaume Bordeaux Supérieur to our Pinto Wines portfolio I came across that it was Roald Dahl’s favourite wine and per his own words ”simply delicious”. Well I could not put it better myself. It is a fantastic wine, with superb quality at this price point and what some would call a ”Big little wine.” Unpretentious especially being French and carries a lot with it. It has a warm, expressive black fruits with a serious, rustic, spicy structure. A hint of exotic perfume on the nose, with a luscious, very ripe blackberry and damson palate.80% merlot, with cabernets franc and sauvignon adding a rich, chewy texture. Very more-ish, with freshness, and great balance.Château Méaume, owned by English couple Alan and Sue Johnson-Hill since 1980, is an historic property just 10 miles from the famous vineyards of St-Emilion and Pomerol. The 2016 Vintage is one of the best produced after the 2000’s and critics were fast to praise the 2018. Cheers Roald!
Château Méaume 2020 Bordeaux Supérieur
€17.50
Description
Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines |
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Colour | Deep garnet-purple |
Nose | Wild blueberries, baked cherries and garrigue scents with suggestions of pencil lead, stewed tea and wild sage |
Palate | Taut, muscular palate with lovely vibrancy and soft, rounded tannins, finishing with an herbal lift |
Fact Sheet |
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Size | 75 cl |
Grape Variety | 90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Alcohol % | 13.5% |
Style | Medium-bodied Red |
Estate/Producer | Château Méaume |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux Superior |
Vintage | 2020 |
Vinification | A new cuverie was built to house 16 temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. An addition to this, a new insulated maturation chai with 11 stainless steel tanks was constructed and the old chai was renovated for use as the ‘barrique veillissement chai’. |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink Now, can age for up to 10 years |