Serge Birbrair
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I love consistency of this author who uses the same text for all the vintages with just slight variations. 1996 Château Mouton Rothschild (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac) 5/31/2008 ewineguy 97 There were many amazing moments at the 2008 Post Hotel Wine Summit in Lake Louise Alberta Canada, but one of the highlights was a standing room only technical tasting of nine vintages from Chateau Mouton Rothschild. The charismatic and entertaining Adrien Laurent, North American Export Manager for Baroness Rothschild led us through this barrage of big Bordeaux and explained label by label nuances of the various artists who have graced the labels over the years. My first observation was how all nine glasses appeared the same dark inky purple beautiful color. The 1996 was one of my top 2 favorites from this amazing technical tasting. Its disappointing now to my notes note that says “get one case-cellar at least 5 years”. This babe had coffees, licorice, currants or crème de cassis (I can never get them straight), smokiness but not BBQish more pipe or cigar. Most of these aromas carried over to the taste plus leather, chewy fruits line candied cherries or berries, and you know the edges of a blueberry pie where the fruit kinda jams up a bit, well it had that. It went on and on and well, I really like it. (359 views) CLICK TO FIND THIS WINE | REPORT ISSUE | FAVORITE AUTHOR 1998 Château Mouton Rothschild (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac) 5/31/2008 ewineguy 91 There were many amazing moments at the 2008 Post Hotel Wine Summit in Lake Louise Alberta Canada, but one of the highlights was a standing room only technical tasting of nine vintages from Chateau Mouton Rothschild. The charismatic and entertaining Adrien Laurent, North American Export Manager for Baroness Rothschild led us through this barrage of big Bordeaux and explained label by label nuances of the various artists who have graced the labels over the years. My first observation was how all nine glasses appeared the same dark inky purple beautiful color. The 1998 was lsightly lighter in color than all other at the table. While this was a great wine, it seemed a notch or two down from the 2000 and 03. Coffee, currant, and some leathery aromas made it way out of the glass. On the tongue, minerals like a chalky feel to it. Not like a merlot, but like a slate taste and smell. There was a meaty taste to as well almost gamey. I don’t know if this is between peaks as Adrien might have suggested or if this is not as stellar as some of the other Moutons. (404 views) CLICK TO FIND THIS WINE | REPORT ISSUE | FAVORITE AUTHOR 2001 Château Mouton Rothschild (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac) 5/31/2008 ewineguy 91 There were many amazing moments at the 2008 Post Hotel Wine Summit in Lake Louise Alberta Canada, but one of the highlights was a standing room only technical tasting of nine vintages from Chateau Mouton Rothschild. The charismatic and entertaining Adrien Laurent, North American Export Manager for Baroness Rothschild led us through this barrage of big Bordeaux and explained label by label nuances of the various artists who have graced the labels over the years. My first observation was how all nine glasses appeared the same dark inky purple beautiful color. The 2001 was yet another great pour. I was able to detect that this was not as big as maybe the 02 and 02, but still very nice. It had a tack room leather type aroma to it. Crème de cassis and or currant berry smells rolled out of the glass and some earthy tones as well. In the mouth, there was a jamminess, peppery, smooth pleasant feel and taste. So far this was the first of the Mouton I actually did spit. Don’t get me wrong a great wine and maybe in time….. (342 views) CLICK TO FIND THIS WINE | REPORT ISSUE | FAVORITE AUTHOR 2002 Château Mouton Rothschild (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac) 5/31/2008 ewineguy 94 There were many amazing moments at the 2008 Post Hotel Wine Summit in Lake Louise Alberta Canada, but one of the highlights was a standing room only technical tasting of nine vintages from Chateau Mouton Rothschild. The charismatic and entertaining Adrien Laurent, North American Export Manager for Baroness Rothschild led us through this barrage of big Bordeaux and explained label by label nuances of the various artists who have graced the labels over the years. My first observation was how all nine glasses appeared the same dark inky purple beautiful color. The 2002 was also incredible. I got a cedar closet aroma, gentle smoke like a block away from your favorite BBQ joint, that first smell when you open an expensive dark chocolate, and herbs like thyme or oregano still on the vine. Once in the mouth I knew I would not be rinsing and spitting this one. Jammy, pepper, indiscernible fruits, Big bodacious and delicious yet so very young. I will share one of these with my 11 year old son when he turns 21. (413 views) CLICK TO FIND THIS WINE | REPORT ISSUE | FAVORITE AUTHOR 2003 Château Mouton Rothschild (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac) 5/31/2008 ewineguy 94 There were many amazing moments at the 2008 Post Hotel Wine Summit in Lake Louise Alberta Canada, but one of the highlights was a standing room only technical tasting of nine vintages from Chateau Mouton Rothschild. The charismatic and entertaining Adrien Laurent, North American Export Manager for Baroness Rothschild led us through this barrage of big Bordeaux and explained label by label nuances of the various artists who have graced the labels over the years. My first observation was how all nine glasses appeared the same dark inky purple beautiful color. The 2003 had an aroma that begged being evaluated over and over again as you pulled out licorice, mud, hints of spices like you’d use in a meat rub. Once in the mouth, wow, luscious candied cherries, a hint of leather, smoked meats, and by Adrien’s suggestion, but in full agreement would be well balanced tannins and acids. Great. Hard to believe it needs at least 4 more years to start peaking. (459 views)
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