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1996 Château Mouton Rothschild
Red Bordeaux Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Médoc
- Pauillac
Community Tasting Notes 339
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N.Bonaparte wrote: 94 points
December 6, 2023 - 2 years from my last bottle and this was from a 375ml- a very polished, well balanced wine that opened up with 30 min in the glass. Still plenty of fruit. This is in its prime and depending on your preference, will drink well for a few decades. Revisit 2026
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Papies wrote: 97 points
October 13, 2023 - The Papies join the 13,000 Tasting Notes Club (Paris, France): Word of caution here. The nose as beautiful as it is , it is also fragile so the wine is not for a long decant. Just open rest 5-10 minutes and enjoy the masterclass that this is .
Our third bottles ( Papies 97-98) and very much consistent, classic , Uber elegant, a prima ballerina of a wine that is just at another level. The phrase what more could one ask of a wine always sing true for this wine and its shy of a perfect score on account of its fragility. Exceptional once again 97-98 and really at peak now4 people found this helpful Comment -
SimonG wrote: 94 points
October 6, 2023 - A Medlar lunch (Medlar, London): Last tasted almost exactly a decade ago, and as it happens about 18” anti-clockwise around the Medlar table for where I am now. Full garnet, dense. Nicely rich on the nose. Mellow with some blackcurrant and a touch of Madeira cake. There’s lots here. A lot more open than that previous bottle, this has really blossomed in the past decade but there’s still a way to go. Really very lovely. ****1/2
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tanduybui wrote: 96 points
September 29, 2023 - A superb wine that is getting into a window of joy and happiness!
A deep red that has a wonderful luscious bouquet, with intense mint, cassis and red plum notes. A highly refined and elegant palate follows that has lovely structure and flow. Lovely acid that has tension and freshness, and wonderful fruit definition. A deeply complex finish that has cedar, stewed fruits and a hint of menthol.
Drink now to 15+ years.3 people found this helpful Comment -
King Julien wrote: 95 points
August 6, 2023 - Carefully poured into decanter and served immediately. Nice but subtle nose and slightly evolving palate for about 90 minutes until gone. Quite enjoyable now, no need to wait on these.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Up From The Cellar No. 21 & Misc. New Releases, 5/22/2023 (link)(Chateau Mouton Rothschild) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Andy Howard MW
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
9/21/2019 (link)(Ch Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By James Suckling
6/12/2016 (link)(Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac, France) Subscribe to see review text.
Vintage Tastings
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By John Kapon
Chicago Recap, 11/2/2011(Mouton) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
2/17/2011 (link)(Ch Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Vintage Tastings
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By John Kapon
1995 vs 1996 Bordeaux, 10/27/2008(Mouton Rothschild) Subscribe to see review text.
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
February 2008 (link)(Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
February 2008 (link)(Château Mouton-Rothschild Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
9/8/2006 (link)(Ch Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Vintage Tastings
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By John Kapon
Latour Mouton Retrospectives, 6/30/2006(Chateau Mouton Rothschild) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
3/30/2006 (link)(Ch Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
11/19/2004 (link)(Ch Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Vinous
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 1999, IWC Issue #84 (link)(Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 1998, IWC Issue #78 (link)(Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac) Subscribe to see review text.
Decanter
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By Ian D'Agata
(link)(Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Ian D'Agata
(link)(Château Mouton Rothschild, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Rockss and Fruit
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By Lyle Fass
7/20/2004 (link)(Chateau Mouton Rothschild) Showing a little bit of oak on the nose initially it opened up into a symphony of tar, tobacco, black cherry, cassi, lead pencil and lots of minerality. Great concentration of dark fruits and big, ripe but not in the way tannins. Amazingly long finish.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type Red
- Producer Château Mouton Rothschild
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Médoc
- Appellation Pauillac
- UPC Codes 0400009699074, 047156307508, 071570017583, 088388679001, 1000000000182, 3251093212550, 3258691187914, 400001335796, 5750000157482
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 147 (1%)
- In Cellars 10,065 (70%)
- Consumed 4,193 (29%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
98% Like It 104 votes
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- ProducerChâteau Mouton Rothschild
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionMédoc
- AppellationPauillac
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