AOC – Paulliac
Grand Cru Classes – 1eme
Ratings
Robert Parker 96+
Wine Spectator 93
Tasting Notes
Perhaps the most beautiful packaging ever on a Bordeaux bottle, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild literally produced a work of art in the gold-engraved bottle of 2000 Mouton Rothschild. Of course, one can?ˉt drink the glass, but this is a top-flight Mouton Rothschild, eclipsed only by the 2006 and 2009. A rich, tannic, earthy style, with loads of creme de cassis and floral notes, the final blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot is a full-bodied wine with plenty of coffee, earth, chocolatey notes, and still plenty of tannin to resolve. I gave it an anticipated maturity range of 2015-2050 back in 2003, and that looks on target.(Wine Advocate #189 Jun 2010)
-by Robert Parker
Rich, with loads of tobacco, berry, currant and coffee. Full-bodied and
round, with velvety tannins and a long, vanilla aftertaste. If this had a
tiny bit more concentration in the center palate, it would be a few
points more. Still, it’s an outstanding wine. A generous and opulent
Mouton. Best after 2009. 21,215 cases made.
-by Wine Spectator