Winemaker Notes
The strict selection of the grapes carried out at theharvest and proper management of fermentation resultedin well-structured wines with good aromatic andpolyphenolic content.The wine matured in French oak barriques of which 40%were new. The process was characterized by an initialperiod of about 10 months in which the wine was held incontact with the fine lees, which were kept active withfrequent batonage (stirring of the lees) and macrooxygenation.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2008 La Massa is a decidedly restrained wine for this house. Dark fruit, minerals and a variety of flowers are layered into an exquisite frame of impeccable elegance and pedigree. The 2008 doesn’t look to be a long-term ager, but it should drink nicely over the next few years while the fruit retains its juiciness. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2016.
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Wine Spectator
Full-bodied, with gorgeous aromas of crushed raspberry and cassis, fine tannins and an attractive finish. There's very attractive balance to this. Best after 2010.
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