Chateau Meyney Saint-Estephe 2013 (75cl)

A 2013 red from Saint-Estephe, Chateau Meyney, with over ten years in bottle. Saint-Estephe reds are usually among the firmer left bank villages, and age helps soften the edges. Stand it upright a day ahead and pour off any sediment; rich, slow-cooked food such as braised beef or lamb shank suits it. With this age it typically shows blackcurrant turning towards dried fruit, with leather, cedar and earthy notes and softened tannins.