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Masseto 2014 has been released at £4,200 per 12×75. At this price, it is currently available below all the other recent vintages available in the market.
The Wine Advocate’s Monica Larner commented that “the 2014 Masseto has developed beautifully over the past few years” and awarded the wine 94 points.
James Suckling scored the wine 97 points. In his tasting note he said that “the texture and intensity are exceptional. Fantastic for the ...
Wine Description
The Story
Masseto was born ‘almost by chance’ in 1986 when it was decided to vinify the Merlot from the Masseto vineyard alone as it ‘promised well’. This small, exceptional and legendary cru has soon become a collector’s item sold in auctions all over the world. The first vintage was called very simply ‘Merlot’ but, from 1987, it has taken on the name of its vineyard ‘Masseto’.
The Masseto vineyard is a unique place. Blessed with the generosity of a...
Wine Information
Due to a warm, rainy winter, dry spring, and damp August, 2014 was an unusual year in Masseto’s history. The weather conditions – particularly those experienced in August – made it difficult for the grapes to ripen and significantly increased the risk of fungal diseases. However, thanks to vineyard’s resilient blue clay soils, and the team’s meticulous work in the vineyard, including leaf-pulling and anti-fungal treatments, the grapes remained...
