AOC – Paulliac
Grand Cru Classes – 1eme
Ratings
Robert Parker 93
Wine Spectator 91
Tasting Notes
The beautiful 1999 Mouton Rothschild may be a modern day clone of their 1962 or 1985. Its saturated ruby/purple color is followed by sumptuous aromas of cedar wood, creme de cassis, wood smoke, coffee, and dried herbs. The wine is forward, lush, and full-bodied. It is already complex as well as succulent, fleshy, and long. Tannin in the finish suggests more nuances will emerge in 4-5 years. It is a complex, classic Mouton. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2030. (Wine Advocate #140 Apr 2002)
-by Robert Parker
Delivers sweet tobacco and plum aromas, with a lovely richness.
Full-bodied, featuring lots of cedar, tobacco, chocolate and berry
character. Long and silky in the palate. There is no sense in waiting;
this is so delicious now.?a’89/’99 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2009).
Drink now. 20,165 cases made.
-by Wine Spectator