Chateau Meylet
Cuvée Spéciale – Saint-Emilion 2016
Its always refreshing (and super rare) to see natural wines coming from stuffy wine regions like Bordeaux. But here it is from Chateau Meylet. A classic mix of grapes that yields a reliably balanced and rounded product. Refreshing acidity mixed with a strong backbone, fruit forward palate, and velvety tannins lead to a very easy drinking bottle. Debonair and suave, just like you, you handsome devil ;)
Grape Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Bordeaux, France
Tastes like: Dark cherries, cedar wood, tanned leather, red currant
Best with: Dry aged steak, camembert, beef salpicao, duck confit
Size: 750 ml
Alc Content: 12.5%
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Château Meylet
It’s rare that we find natural wines from big, historic wine regions in France like Bordeaux, but Château Meylet has been in the Favard family since 1875, and they’ve been making natural wine since before natural wine was a thing. Experimental and adaptive in their winemaking, the Favard’s are truly one of a kind in an exceptionally conservative region.
a closer look
Behind the Bottle
Nestled in the middle of Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, this small 3 hectare property has not seen any chemical treatment of any kind since its founding in 1875. Today, David runs the winery under the watchful eye of his dad Michel, preferring to watch, listen, and evolve alongside his vines and vintages while showing respect to the land of his ancestors and its terroir.