AOC – Paulliac
Grand Cru Classes – 1eme
Ratings
Robert Parker 89
Wine Spectator 94
Tasting Notes
A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, the opaque purple-colored, chunky 2001 Mouton-Rothschild does not possess the finesse and stature often achieved by this first-growth. It offers a tell-tale cassis-scented nose, and a monolithic, medium to full-bodied style with relatively high, austere tannin in the finish (a characteristics I also noticed in cask). A dry, angular, backward effort for the vintage, it should be forgotten for at least a decade. Let?ˉs hope the fruit continues to expand and sweeten, but that?ˉs no sure thing. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025+.(Wine Advocate #153 Jun 2004)
-by Robert Parker
Very smoky, with berry, coffee and tobacco aromas. Full-bodied, with
polished velvety tannins, plenty of fruit and a cedary aftertaste. Tight
and compacted. This is better than the 2000 Mouton. It’s a baby 1986
Mouton. Solid and very, very fine. Persists for a long time on the
palate. Best after 2009.
-by Wine Spectator