1960 Château Mouton Rothschild

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  10/20/2023 - BellevuePhil wrote: flawed

  Allow me, in this somber moment, to recount an unfortunate encounter with the revered Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1960, a wine that left me utterly confounded and deeply disappointed. As a member of the upper echelons of society, a showoff of unparalleled repute, and an incorrigible romantic and adventurer, I had anticipated an experience that would transport me to the ethereal realms of vinous ecstasy. Alas, what transpired was a disheartening descent into the abyss of disillusionment.
  
  Upon uncorking the bottle, my senses were immediately assailed by a pungent odor, a sinister olfactory onslaught that could only be described as reminiscent of damp wood, mildew, and a peculiar scent I can only liken to that of camp crack. It was as though the very essence of the wine had been marred by the odorous ghosts of unfortunate camping mishaps, a bouquet more fitting for a forsaken cellar than a bottle bearing the illustrious Mouton Rothschild label.
  
  In my futile attempt to salvage the situation, I reluctantly took a sip, only to be met with a taste that can only be described as a ghastly amalgamation of musty cardboard and acrid bitterness. The wine, once undoubtedly a testament to the artistry of winemaking, had been irreparably tainted by the curse of cork taint. The sublime notes of black currant, cedar, and graphite, which should have graced my palate, were tragically overshadowed by the foul specter of contamination.
  
  As a showoff of unparalleled repute, I had envisaged regaling my esteemed guests with tales of grandeur, weaving narratives around this enigmatic bottle of Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1960. Instead, I found myself embarrassed and apologetic, desperately seeking to divert attention from the undrinkable concoction that sat before me. The very essence of my reputation as a connoisseur of the finest wines was, in that moment, shattered like fragile glass.
  
  To a hopeless romantic and adventurer, this experience was akin to embarking on a grand expedition only to be thwarted by an insurmountable and unforeseen obstacle. The anticipation of unearthing a hidden gem was met with bitter disappointment, leaving my heart heavy with a melancholy that only fellow romantics and adventurers can truly comprehend.
  
  In conclusion, dear readers, the Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1960, at least in this instance, proved to be a woeful testament to the capricious nature of fate. As I bid adieu to this ill-fated bottle, I am reminded that even the most celebrated names in the world of wine are not immune to the cruel whims of chance, leaving us, the humble imbibers, to navigate the unpredictable seas of vinous fortune.
  
  Yours, in both sorrow and resolve,

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  8/25/2022 - Sean Tay wrote: 91 Points

  Surprisingly still drinking fine. Pronounced nose of tea, spices, charr wood, toast. Medium acidity and medium- tannin. Drank it side by side 1962, 4 out of 7 prefer 1960, even though personally I prefer 1962 as theres slightly higher acidity.

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  3/7/2015 - mwanasheria wrote: flawed

  Mouton-Rothschild Tasting (Kronenschlösschen, Eltville): Corked

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  3/30/2014 - LWI wrote: flawed

  Prunes

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  3/29/2014 - -E- wrote: flawed

  (Blind) Klar, mørk rød med innslag av oransje. Rosin og tørkede bær på nese med innslag av lær, skogbunn, svisker og tranebær. Tørr og smal frukt med et lett jordpreg. Tørrende i utgang med bløte tanniner. Passé.

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