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95 Robert Parker
Tasted at the Mouton-Rothschild vertical in London, the 2008 Mouton Rothschild has always been in the shadow of the ensuing couple of vintages, but I was not the only person at this tasting that commented upon the class in show here. It replicated previous showings: cedar and graphite present and correct, though accompanied by something a little more exotic - eucalyptus maybe? The palate is beautifully balanced, very detailed and extremely fresh. This conveys so much energy and animation before reverting towards a more classic and structured, pencil lead finish. Those in the know will stash up on the 2008 Mouton Rothschild because it is destined to turn into one of the "dark horses" of the decade. Tasted May 2016.
18 Rene Gabriel
40 % Grand Vin. 83 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 17 % Merlot. Produktion: 160'000 Flaschen. Das ist genau halb so viel wie beim Jahrgang 1970! Mitteldunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte. Aromatisches Bouquet mit viel Wärme im ersten Nasenansatz, Arabicakaffee, dunkles, frisch gebackenes Brot, Pflaumen, Cassis, Giandujaschokonoten, Zedernduft und dominikanischer Tabak, über alles einen feinen Caramelfilm zeigend. Süsser Gaumen, deutliche Mouton-Röstnoten, die Tannine sind - trotz innerem Rückhalt - schon recht angerundet und geben so diesem Wein bereits in der Primeurverkostung recht viel Sex-Appeal, im Finale Lakritze, Holunder und Cassisnoten, doch auch hier ist wieder eine gehörige Portion Schoko dabei. Ein grosser Mouton der in der Genussreife auf 19/20 steigen kann. 09: Nochmals im Herbst mit einer ADV-Gruppe auf Mouton verkostet. Volles blau bis schwarzbeeriges Aroma mit der typischen Moutonsüsse. Wunderschöner grosser Mouton, dem dann hinten doch ein Bisschen Aromendruck fehlt. Irgendwie schrieb ich noch das Wort "Chambertin" dazu! warten (2018 - 2038)
94 Wine Spectator
Pure, unadulterated Cabernet, with blackberry, black currant and fig fruit seamlessly held together by mouthwatering acidity, fine-grained grip and backed by a long, smoldering finish of tobacco and iron. Dense but rounded, with the length to last a decade or more in the cellar. Best from 2013 through 2022. –JM .
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Château Mouton Rothschild
Unique among the Bordeaux First Growths, Château Mouton Rothschild has been the only estate to join its high ranking after the famed 1855 Classification. In 1973, Baron Philippe de Rothschild successfully lobbied for the château, resulting in their Premiers Crus status that we know today. While their wines continuously reign top of the Classified Growths, their opulence and approachability paired with dark cassis notes, and powerful tannins has stayed true to their premium blending style. Baron Philippe said it perfectly, upon their elevated rank, “Premier je suis. Second je fus. Mouton ne change”, meaning “First I am. Second I was. Mouton does not change.” For many years, the estate was run by his daughter and art enthusiast, Baroness Philippine until her passing in 2014. Thanks to her, iconic artists like Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Keith Haring and Georges Braque have designed several labels for various vintages. In addition to their famous flagship, Mouton Rothschild, and their second label, Le Petit Mouton, a smaller production of a premium white, Aile d’Argent is also tempting.