1996 Château Mouton Rothschild
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022 - Le Petit Mouton Masterclass and Dinner - BBR & Chateau Mouton Rothschild: Deep ruby, nose of mature forest floor with dark fruits. Some subtle menthol on nose too. Palate dark fruit cassis, blackberry, black currant along with mature tertiary notes of forest floor, graphite, tobacco. True concentration but still with a fresh acidity. Awesome density and complexity.
Sensational finish, one of the longest I've ever experienced. Such a contrast to the Petit Mouton drank alongside on that front (although that was already good compared to most wines). It just kept going and going revealing all the layers and complexity.
From a perfectly stored bottle with BBR (actually 3). All double decanted and left to open in bottle for 2+ hours before serving. This was everything I'd want from a First Growth from a great vintage. Drinking well now but will continue going for decades. A fantastic wine. What an honour.
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Comment posted by Mark1npt:
11/18/2022 4:48:00 AM - I couldn't agree more, one of the best wines I've ever had!
Comment posted by remyworldpeace:
11/20/2022 3:11:00 AM - Thank you, I am glad you liked my note. Just seen that you gave 1996 Latour one point higher than the Mouton - interesting as they were the other way around for me!
But both absolutely sensational. 1996s are drinking so well right now, it is an honour to try them!
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
11/20/2022 6:29:00 AM - Remy, I agree! The '96s are excellent right now. My Latour score was quite a while ago but the Mouton, just last year. Still one in the cellar for our next special event! Cheers!