Château Mouton Rothschild Premier Cru Classé, Pauillac, Bordeaux, 1996, 12x75cl
Appellation: Pauillac AOC, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Ageing: 18–20 months in 100% new French oak barrels
Drinking Window: 2010-2056
CRITIC SCORES
Decanter – 98 points
Wine Advocate – 97 points
Wine Spectator – 96 points
TASTING NOTES
Aromas of cassis, ripe blackberries, cedar wood, tobacco leaf, subtle mint, roasted coffee, and dried flowers. Full-bodied and structured. The tannins are fine-grained, smooth, and well-integrated, leading into a very long, lingering finish.
Château Mouton Rothschild Premier Cru Classé, Pauillac, Bordeaux, 1996, 12x75cl
Appellation: Pauillac AOC, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Ageing: 18–20 months in 100% new French oak barrels
Drinking Window: 2010-2056
CRITIC SCORES
Decanter – 98 points
Wine Advocate – 97 points
Wine Spectator – 96 points
TASTING NOTES
Aromas of cassis, ripe blackberries, cedar wood, tobacco leaf, subtle mint, roasted coffee, and dried flowers. Full-bodied and structured. The tannins are fine-grained, smooth, and well-integrated, leading into a very long, lingering finish.
