Lewis Chester

9.5

1958 Giacomo Conterno Monfortino: from Jay. This was the Ying to the Mascarello's Yang. Lovely rich ruby colour with virtually no bricking on the edge. The nose developed over the course of 15 to 20 mins in the glass. Unlike the Mascarello that was shedding perfume from the moment it hit the glass, the Monfortino needed more air before becoming less brooding. Dark fruits on the nose. Purple plums, black cherries, some forest floor, light tobacco as well as some floral elements prevailed. The palette was a reflection of the nose so no surprises. The fruit was far from dried out and this particular bottle still had plenty of life left in it but from my recent experience this is the exception rather than the rule. I have had around 10 bottles of old Monfortino ('55 / '58 / and '61) over the last year and the bottle variation, as you would expect, is tremendous with the majority of them past their prime. The finish was strong and in keeping with the rest of the package with reasonable length and quality. Drink now. 95/100.

— 11 years ago

Lindsay Fry

9.6

Super silky for a cab! — 12 years ago

Steven Morgan

Wine Director Formento's

9.5

One frappato to rule them all — 13 years ago

Lisa McCade

9.5

2014 - get it while you can!
— 11 years ago

A. Schuyler

9.3

Bordeaux Blend (Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Tannat). Oaked. Meritage Style. Smoky. Leather. Sour Cherry. Tobacco. — 12 years ago

Andrew Z. Scharf

9.3

Very seductive. Great color for such a young wine. Medium bodied, light leather followed by crushed berries. Slightly earthy in a way but a very sensual wine. The alcohol melts away on the palette.... — 12 years ago

Kate Morin

9.5

@ SuWu on St Laurent avec Yohan et Josee before Rachid Badouri show — 13 years ago

Mike Hancock

9.3

Big powerful wine, drink with nice hunk of red meat! — 12 years ago

with Aimee

Yuki Gravely

9.9

Well balanced white wine. Very refreshing. — 12 years ago

Peter Wasserman

Importer Le Serbet/Becky Wasserman Selections

9.7

#Unicornwine (when one mentions unicornwine Jasmine automatically gets tag, its a rule!) — 13 years ago

with Jasmine