1994 Mouton Rothschild
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Full bottle just 1,278 g (before they started using heavier bottles). Artist for the 1994 was the Dutch Karel Appel. Baroness Philippine named on the front label. Her father died in 1988, she took the reins until her decease in 2014. Good level in the bottleneck. Transparent ruby shaded out to a water-white rim. Fully mature, cedar-box aroma with some strong stoniness. Ripe blackcurrants on the front palate and then it refined itself to a dry, impressively long finish. Tannins completely resolved and no point in cellaring this longer but no suggestion this is too old. Lots of pleasure here. (JR)
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Harvested 19 September to 1 October. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Much lighter and leafier – some might describe it as ‘elegant’ Mouton. The fruit quality here is quite subdued and has a distinct cool edge, with no great concentration. All four bottles tasted remarkably similar. A little lean on the palate. This won’t improve with more maturation. (AWH)
This is still youthful in appearance of dark ruby color. It sets an excellent example for the 1994 vintage with a spicy, toasty nose showing lots of blackcurrants and tar. It's full-bodied, refined and chewy.
About the producer
Pauillac-based Ch. Mouton Rothschild is one of the five First Growths, producing some of the finest wine in Bordeaux and the world. Known for its flamboyant style, the label for the Grand Vin is designed by a different artist each year.