98+ -- what a wonderful wine - a moment of wine - an immortal wine - 6 hours decant - but this bottle was not completely open for the very real fun - so powerful - what a structure - coffee - cassis - leather - hint of mint and at this stage - waht would this wine be, if this is ready? - Parker wrote in 1996: it has the potential to last for 50-100 years! (RP) Inner quote mark (8/1996) -- i agree
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Decanted two hours ahead. Surprisingly light sediment. Outstanding nose. A beautiful blend of elegance and power. It took great restraint, but this is the first bottle from the case.
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Blind, side by side with Lafite 1986 Many preferred the Lafite, for me the Mouton was slightly in front. Still too young, elegant and powerful like. The Mouton with the better structure and compared to the last 3-4 bottles in better shape. Coffee and cassis are dominating. 2-3 decades ahead. 98
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(Chateau Mouton-Rothschild) This is one of my favorite Bordeaux's ever. Had this two years ago on my b'day and thought it was time to check in again. Glad I did. Glorious nose of cassis, lead pencil, moss, minerals, blackcurrants, black cherries, menthol, tobacco & cigar box. The full Pauillac symphony in effect. Like a grape press concentrator in the mouth. Layers upon layers of cassis & redcurrants with a velvety texture but still very grippy tannins and a youthful mouthfeel. Not as youthful as two years ago with primary fruit but still stuns you with the amount of fruit has left. Long finish that dissipates when it's ready. Just perfect but then again nothing really is.
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3/21/2024 - UPL Likes this wine: 98 Points
98+ -- what a wonderful wine - a moment of wine - an immortal wine - 6 hours decant - but this bottle was not completely open for the very real fun - so powerful - what a structure - coffee - cassis - leather - hint of mint and at this stage - waht would this wine be, if this is ready? - Parker wrote in 1996: it has the potential to last for 50-100 years! (RP) Inner quote mark (8/1996) -- i agree
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3/18/2024 - merlotsmile Likes this wine: 95 Points
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3/11/2024 - booksmiths Likes this wine: 95 Points
Decanted two hours ahead.
Surprisingly light sediment.
Outstanding nose. A beautiful blend of
elegance and power. It took great restraint,
but this is the first bottle from the case.
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3/8/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Smelling great and so tasty. With still bright structure and vivid minerality on the back. Just opened and so good.
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3/3/2024 - aquacongas wrote: 98 Points
Blind, side by side with Lafite 1986
Many preferred the Lafite, for me the Mouton was slightly in front. Still too young, elegant and powerful like. The Mouton with the better structure and compared to the last 3-4 bottles in better shape. Coffee and cassis are dominating. 2-3 decades ahead. 98
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