Pestretsov and Horrigan included this wine in their top six wines from the tasting
Aged for 5 years on lees before disgorgement
impressively taking on subtle complexities over the years while retaining lovely freshness
Unabashedly sweet
The labels for these wines were inspired by turn of the last century flower seed packets
Chateau Massereau 'Cuvee K' Bordeaux Superieur 2011 Northern Rhone Pestretsov and Horrigan included thisOld school 50's style Bordeaux! Organic. Biodynamic. This very traditionally styled Bordeaux from Chateau Massereau is the real deal. A blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc & 10% Petit Verdot. Medium plus bodied and dry, earthy with bramble fruit, notes of blackberry, black currant, grape jelly, cedar and graphite, hints of eucalyptus and spice, pepper and cigar box, with medium acid, and full smooth dry tannins. This is one