Ornellaia Masseto - 2011 (750ml) Epernay and Côtes des Blancs Proprietor Patrick Maroteaux

Proprietor Patrick Maroteaux

imposing tannins that suggest it has a long life

The brilliant

This is a relatively approachable vintage for the Estate

Although none of this is the fault of anybody at Dominus (blame Christian Moueix and his team for producing profound wine) if this trend continues

Ornellaia Masseto - 2011 (750ml) Epernay and Côtes des Blancs Proprietor Patrick MaroteauxFrom Italys most celebrated 7 hectare plot of Merlot, the 2011 Masseto is a wine of grand and lofty ambitions that happily materialize in the glass. This wine delivers on all the many promises it makes. First is the exceptional quality of the bouquet with seamless integration of dark fruit to spice, to chocolate, to Mediterranean herb. The aromas are presented in kaleidoscope effect so that many bright colors blend into one. Second, is the mouthfeel