Massaya Gold Reserve 2011 (6x75cl)
The 2011 Gold Reserve is a 50/40 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvèdre, plus 10% Syrah. All of the grapes were sourced from Haddath Baalbeck vineyard, at 950 meters, with vines varying in age (the Cabernet being the oldest at 30 to 40 years, the Mourvèdre at 18 to 30 years and the Syrah the youngest at ten to 18 years). It was aged for 16 months in an equal mixture of new and used French oak and comes in at 14.5% alcohol. When last seen a couple of years ago, this looked potentially impressive, but the oak was intrusive and the wine was pretty hard. It lacked expressiveness and it was difficult to read. Let's check in.
Drinking Window: 2019 - 2040
Reviewer Name: Mark Squires
Review Date: 31st October 2019