Ericsson

9.6

Rare sighting. Lucky to drink them side by side. Both a bit young and powerful with so much aging potential. Massetino is mostly Merlot with some Cab Franc. Masseto is all Merlot. Distinctly different though. Massetino being the more robust and Masseto being the more elegant. Then again. So much potential. — 20 days ago

Ethan Samuels

9.4

2020 vintage drunk in April 2024. Evolved to become more charcoal, dark chocolate, tobacco, pencil shavings. Grippy and young still, have a second bottle and will revisit in a decade +. — 8 days ago

Kelley Raymond

8.9

Finally a merlot to enjoy - a bit dry but balanced. And easy to find — a month ago

Nathan Renfro

9.4

Still drinking very nicely! Big red and black fruit, nicely balanced, soft mouthfeel, easy drinking and enjoyable. Nice full medium finish. — 13 days ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.2

For me, this wine is out of balance at this moment… sweetish, amarone-like. Love to taste it again in 5 years time. — 11 hours ago

Nicole Noakes

9.0

This was quite good, both with food and just to drink by itself. Would get again. — 13 days ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.3

Piacevole artigianalita. Naturally expressive. Quite untouched fruit. Finish a bit harsh. May improve. — 5 days ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

A perfect bottle, direct import from a Negotiate via K&L. It has seen only Chateau & Negotiate storage.

Love, love, love the style of 80’s Bordeaux. Especially, the very good 80’s vintages. The style at this age is just so good as is the 12.5 ABV.

The fruit is still very solid & fresh. Ruby; blackberries, plums, poached strawberries, black raspberries, raspberries & blueberries hues. Lead pencil for days, some light v/a-bandaid, used tobacco w/ ash, very used leather, dark spice, understated mushroom, baking spices- light nutmeg/clove, cinnamon, vanillin, dry, river stone, limestone, dark rich soil with dry leaves, mix of dry and fresh herbs, touch of mint, moist clay, withering & dry dark, red, flowers, rainfall acidity and a well balanced, nicely structured, softly tensioned, beautiful finish that lasts 90 seconds.

Paired with/ Allen Brothers Cover Ribs. — 6 days ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.4

Nicely open. Fruity and lean. Fresh and classy. — 4 days ago

Ella Cicone

9.0

Drank on Marmon. Sat well with me and easy to drink — 9 days ago