2002 Mouton, 2002 Almaviva, 2001 Baron Rothschild Pauillac & 2003 Baron Rothschild Pomerol

Monterrey, Mexico
Tasted Thursday, October 25, 2007 by hcampana with 1,740 views

Introduction

I was invited to this presentation of wines from the Domaine Baron Philipe de Rothschild at Monterrey's Pangea restaurant.

Flight 1 (4 Notes)

  • 2001 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Pauillac 87 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    Had at HEB's Barons de Rothschild tasting at Pangea.

    I wasn't expecting much from the negociant offerings and was initially suprised when the nose of this wine showed surprising appeal. In the mouth, though, it dissapointed, lacking fruit and mid palate coverage. Still this was better than expected but a pass at $40.

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  • 2003 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Pomerol 85 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

    Had at HEB's Barons de Rothschild tasting at Pangea.

    This was dominated by lactic aromas. Fatter than I expected, flabby, low acidity and offering fruit that seemed too cooked. certainly in line with what you'd expect from a 2003.

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  • 2002 Viña Almaviva S.A. Almaviva 94 Points

    Chile, Maipo Valley, Puente Alto

    Had at HEB's Barons de Rothschild tasting at Pangea.

    What a great wine this is. It showed better than 4 weeks ago. Ripe nose of pure fruit. Flamboyant and open for business. The palate though, is what sets this apart. It covers the entire palate with flavor and leaves a long lasting taste. A winner every vintage.

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  • 2002 Château Mouton Rothschild 91 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    Had at HEB's Barons de Rothschild tasting at Pangea.

    I was surpised at how relatively approachable this wine is showing at this early age. I expected an impenetrable monster given the vitage's characteristics, but this was enjoyable. The nose was a bit subdued, but offering black fruits and deep minerality. The palate was medium to full bodied, offering firm but not over bearing tannin. Maybe this proves winemaking is much better today than 20 years ago.

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Closing

The Almaviva showing made the event worthwhile.

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