Château Mouton Rothschild

  

Pauillac 1 Grand Cru Classé

2018 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, scented, floral, detailed, intense, exotic spices, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, dense, intense, layered, detailed, nuanced, superb balance, rich and dense yet remains playful. Intriguing combination, highly seductive. 99-100

2018 Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

MAR 19 Ruby. Anise, blueberries, spices, liquorice, detailed, denser Petit Mouton. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, detailed, lovely balance, long. 92-94

2018 Aile d'Argent

MAR 19 Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits, minerals, fresh nose, some vanilla.  Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, lemons, spices, anise, good length. 88-90

2017 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 18 Ruby. Cassis, anise, spices, faint exotic note, blueberries, nuanced, minerals, touch of tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, red berries, anise, spices, detailed, intense, layered, bit lighter but nuanced, long. 96-98

2017 Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

APR 18 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, anise, fruity, fresh, detailed, nuanced, faint tobacco note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, fruity, detailed, elegant texture, lovely balance, long. 91-93

2017 Aile d'Argent

APR 18 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, vanilla, spices nose. Grapefruits. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerals, grapefruits, detailed, long. 91-93

2016 Château Mouton Rothschild

Ruby. Cassis, anise, some vanilla, spices, exotic notes, detailed, layered and deeper, blueberries and blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, juicy, elegant, refined, exotic, bright and pure fruit, stunning length, never ending finish, never ending finish. Contender for wine of the vintage together with Petrus. 98-100

2016 Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

Ruby. Fruity, blackberries, anise, some exotic spices, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, anise, detailed and nuanced, long. 92-94

2016 Aile d'Argent

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruits, some spices, detailed and elegant, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, elegant. 89-91

2015 Château Mouton Rothschild

DEC 18 Ruby. Cassis, spices, anise, blueberries, exotic, nuanced, layered and detailed, pure and fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, anise, juicy, detailed, incredible depth and balance, superb length. Stunning. Absolutely gorgeous even. Drink from 2025 up until 2065, probably even longer. 98

2015 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 18 Ruby. Blueberries, scented, detailed, exotic spices, nuanced, layered, incredible nose, packing a complexity in there at such an early stage that is rare. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, spices, layered, deep, intense, just goes on and on in perfect harmony, incredible depth, long. I noticed everyone was more happy with this after primeurs than I was, and now it is confirmed that to be correct. Drink over the next 70 years or so. 98

2015 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 18 Corked

2015 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 16 Ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, exotic notes, blueberries, floral, almost delicate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fresh, fruity, lacks some fruit and body in the middle part and finish, leaner, even the colour is unusually bright. 92-94

2015 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

APR 16 Ruby. Scented, red fruits, some herbal notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, red berries, anise. Almost somewhat thin. 87-89

2015 Aile d'Argent

APR 16 Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits, peach, fruity, light minerals. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, vanilla and smoky notes. 88-90

2014 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 17 Ruby. Anise, spices, liquorice, exotic spices, cassis, blueberries, light minerals note beneath, layered nose, beautiful depth. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, cassis, blueberries, layered and nuanced, spices, blackberries, exotic spices, bazar, minerals, layered and deep. 97

2014 Château Mouton Rothschild

SEP 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, scented, fruity, ripe, layered, elegant nose, detailed, almost minerals and a light anise touch, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, ripe, dark berries, quite intense, layered, not a blockbuster but more on elegance. Long finish. 95-96

2014 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 15 Deepish ruby. Scented, dark fruits, intense, exotic, detailed, nuanced and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, nuanced, lovely balance, juicy, fruity, fresh and playful, long. 94-96

2014 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

SEP 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, intense, cassis, (97CS/3M) some scented notes, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, ripe fruits, elegant, long. 91

2014 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

APR 15 Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some vanilla, quite charming nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate if detailed and fresh, lovely red berries, good length. 88-90

2014 Aile d'Argent

SEP 15 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, vanilla, some lemons and grapefruits vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, rounded, almost creamy, lemons and apples, light grapefruits and vanilla finish, long. 90

2014 Aile d'Argent

APR 15 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruits, lemons, some vanilla, light spicy note nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, crisp, citrus, fruity, quite lively, creamy and long. 91-93

2013 Château Mouton Rothschild
APR 14 Ruby. Scented, somewhat exotic, cassis, some deeper notes on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and delicate, lovely what is there but ever so slightly hollow. Long. 91-93

2013 Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild
APR 14 (2nd Ch. Mouton Rothschild) ruby. Scented, red berries, cassis, fuller nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, bit short and hollow. 86-88

2013 Aile d'Argent
APR 14 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, vanilla, brighter than usual. Fresh acidity, lively, lemony, fresh and elegant, long. 89-91

2012 Château Mouton Rothschild

DEC 12 Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, exotic notes, fruity, intense, layered, vanilla and quite rich. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, dark berries, structured, exotic, blueberries and cassis, long. 95

2012 Château Mouton Rothschild

SEP 15  Ruby. Scented, exotic notes, vanilla and spices, fruity, cassis, layered, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, ripe, dark berries, vanilla, detailed, long and nuanced. 95

2012 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 13 Deep ruby. Slightly spicy, cassis, vanilla and liquorice. Slightly exotic. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, velvety, elegant, fruity and rounded texture. Very long. 94-96

2012 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

APR 13 Deep ruby. Scented, slightly exotic, cassis and leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, quite elegant, refreshing finish. 88-90

2011 Château Mouton Rothschild

OCT 12 Deep ruby. Spicy, exotic, blueberries and cassis. Floral, layered and complex. Seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite intense palate. Refreshing and a touch of herbs to make the fruitiness more layered, more typical of Mouton than the 2010 have been so far. Very long. 94

2010 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAR 15 Ruby. Scented, exotic, detailed, nuanced, flirting, gorgeous nose, cassis, leather and even floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, detailed, exotic, rounded, elegant, superb balance, layers upon layers, incredible length. 100

2010 Château Mouton Rothschild

JAN 15 Ruby. Rich, ripe, fruity, intense, scented, cassis, leather, exotic, bit tighter than the IMW bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, layered, detailed, nuanced, rich, exotic, long and firm. 99

2010 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUN 11 Deep ruby, cassis, coffee, very complex nose, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, beautiful texture, refined, difficult to describe, long finish. A beautiful wine, but still disappointing in this vintage. 94-96

2010 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

JUN 11 Deep ruby, cassis, leaner, but very much resembling the big brother, very refreshing and elegant. 89-90

2009 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUN 17 Ruby. Blackberries, cassis, exotic notes behind, tight nose yet layers of deep fruit, touch jammy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresher and brighter palate, detailed, nuanced, layered, rounded texture, very long indeed. 99

2009 Château Mouton Rothschild
NOV 13 Ruby. Cassis, anise, leather, exotic and flirting, superb and deeper feel to the nose, layered, complex and detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, rounded texture, fruity, layered, seductive, immense palate, truly long. 100

2009 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUN 10 Deep ruby, ruby rim. Blackcurrants, leather, cigars, sandalwood, vanilla, slightly perfumed and floral, hint of anise, lots of pure fruits and berries. Mouthwatering freshness, high of ripe tannins, very pure and elegant, fantastic balance, seductive, not as flashy as some, fantastic elegance, a real beauty. I'm impressed that this extremely elegant wine was made in this vintage. fantastic length. 98-100

2009 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

JUN 10 Deep ruby, pink rim. Cassis, morellos, leather, cigars, touch of anise. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, again mouthwatering, lively and fresh, great balance, elegant very long length. 89-91

2008 Château Mouton Rothschild

JAN 18 Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, scented, blueberries, some exotic notes, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, detailed, spices, blackberries, nuanced, long. 94

2008 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 12 Ruby. Scented and exotic, but less so than last bottle, cassis and spices and subdued for Mouton. Suspect it's just a face. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fuller body and texture, elegant and velvety texture, very long. 95

2008 Château Mouton Rothschild

JAN 12 Ruby, leather, cassis, peppers, heavier notes and fruits, even minerals, but this feels a bit more shut than the others. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, flirting and seductive, long length. 94

2008 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

MAY 11 Ruby, coffee, cassis, vanilla, very Pauillac on the nose. Fresh acidity, elegant style, a bit more heavy and darker finish somehow. Long length. 91

2008 Aile d'Argent

MAY 11 The white of Mouton Rothschild, pale lemon, some vanilla, ripe, tropical, oak in this vintage seems more refined than earlier vintages, good acidity, minerals, creamy texture towards finish, long length, but maybe some alcohol showing.... 90

2007 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 11 Pale ruby, herbs, cassis, bell peppers, spices, layered and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively and long if a bit lean. 92

2007 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 11 Ruby. Pauillac nose, but lacks the exoticness typical of the châteaux. Some herbs behind. Softer texture, elegant, ripe tannins, more grippy feel than super sexy Lafite, still quite soft. Long. 93

2007 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

MAY 10 Deep ruby, bright ruby rim, green peppers, leather, blackberries, tobacco, complex and seductive. Great mouthfeel, mouthwatering, balanced, tannins are ripe, fruit is flattering and again this layered feel, very elegant and a fantastic length. 91

2007 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

JAN 10 Deep ruby, purple rim. Blackcurrants, bell peppers, some spicy notes, a bit peppery, red plums, blackberries, quite lush, good acidity, lots of ripe tannins, very intense, mocha and coffee with some air, very long finish. Keep 15 years.

2006 Château Mouton Rothschild

JAN 13 Ruby. Cassis and the typical exotic Mouton nose. Complex and layered. Some leather far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, very refreshing, velvety texture, the slight rawness of last bottle is almost gone, very long. 95

2006 Château Mouton Rothschild

OCT 12 Ruby. Exotic, elegant, complex and layered Mouton with cassis and blueberries and a faint hint of leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins. Mouthwatering and refreshing, with lovely balance and velvety texture. Still a bit on the raw side as so many 06's at this stage. Very long. 94

2006 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAY 12 Deep ruby, blackcurrant's, leather, spices, tightest bottle so far. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, complex and layered. Just shows the peak of what's in there, wait at least ten years. 94

2006 Château Mouton Rothschild

JAN 12 Ruby, way better than last bottle. Layered, nuanced, blackcurrant's, leather and spices. Anise and herbs with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, balanced and long finish. 94

2006 Château Mouton Rothschild

DEC 11 This bottle, slightly off, paprika, herbs, some sour cherries and herbs, lacks the fruit, possibly ever so slightly corked.

2006 Château Mouton Rothschild

OCT 11 Ruby, garnet rim, complex and classic Pauillac in a bit of a rough state now, needs time to open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, long, but way to young. 94

2006 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

MAY 11 Ruby, opulent, leather, anise, cassis, cigars, gorgeous nose, ripe feel to it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, nice texture and structure, well balanced, good length. 90

2006 Aile d'Argent

JUN 15 Lemon yellow. Grapefruits, minerals, some vanilla, light peach note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, bit edgy, tropical fruits but has a bit up front oak. Burnt toast. Long burnt popcorn finish. Not my cup of tea. 86

2005 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, scented and detailed nose, layered, a bit tight. This was not decanted and it really needs air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, figs, cassis, blueberries, spices, firm and structured, layered and detailed, long. I would not open this for another ten years. Enjoyed at UGCB dinner at Malartic-Lagraviére. 97

2005 Château Mouton Rothschild

JAN 18 Ruby. Deep nose of cassis, blueberries, blackberries, layered and intense, needs three hours in decanter to show layers of lush fruits mixed with exotic spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, spices, anise, detailed, nuanced, refreshing, long, superb and still very youthful. 96

2005 Château Mouton Rothschild

SEP 15 Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some vanilla notes still, starting cedar and cigars coming up from behind, cassis, blueberries, some violets, red berries, and exotic spices nose. Layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, ripe, elegant, some plums and light figs touch, dark fruits, still some tannins that needs time in the cellar, but overall elegant texture, very long. 96

2005 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUL 13 Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, leather, tobacco, exotic, spices, detailed, fruity and intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, layered, detailed, nuanced, structured, ripe notes and more refreshing notes, long. 96

2005 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 12 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, some spices, tobacco, exotic notes, intense, detailed yet tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, spices, nuanced yet tight, long. 96

2005 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

OCT 09 Pure, bright ruby, fantastic colour. Pure youth, cassis, leather, blackcurrants, cedar, hints of chocolate and cigars. Very complex. Fantastic balance and concentration, still medium body. Ok acidity, could have been a bit fresher, but this is being picky really, fine, ripe tannins, extremely long finish. Wait if you're lucky enough. 95

2005 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

MAY 10 Ruby. Tight but behind the veil, typical Pauillac. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant texture, fresh, soft tannic structure, long finish. 91

2005 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

FEB 08 Ruby. Blackberries, anise, some spices, liquorice and a light exotic note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and soft tannins, elegant fruit and body, long. 91

2004 Château Mouton Rothschild

DEC 16 Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, spices, rich, dark and deep behind a very tight and closed knit nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, firm, vanilla and spices, blackberries, cassis, tight and secretive still, long. 93

2004 Château Mouton Rothschild

OCT 12 Ruby with garnet rim. Cassis and exotic touch with premature notes of banana and figs. Feels too mature and evolved and has little resemblance with my last bottle. Dies of on the palate, short and lacks structure. Had a full provenance history that in this case had no value at all. At eight years this bottle was already tiring. Normally it would need two hours of decanting to open. 89

2004 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 11 Ruby, tiny garnet rim. Leather, cassis, violets, chocolate, some floral notes, complex, cigars, perfumed, pencil hint. Elegant texture, some vanilla, fresh acidity and ripe tannins, beautiful mouth-feel, long finish. Forget it for ten or many more years. Needed a lot of time, and never really opened fully, still I nailed it blind. 91

2004 Château Mouton Rothschild

SEP 10 Ruby, cassis, leather, bell peppers, vanilla, tobacco, very complex. Fresh acidity, good balance, nice texture, textbook Mouton, always open and layered it seems. Ripe tannins, velvety and intense, still it feels secretive, it has even more for the future with a very elegant thread of freshness throughout it and beautiful length. 93

2004 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

MAY 19 Magnum. Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, anise, some spices, starting figs and dates, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, anise, spices, elegant texture, long. 90

2003 Château Mouton Rothschild

FEB 16 Deepish ruby. Mint, some eucalyptus, cassis, blueberries, leather, almost a touch salty, vanilla, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, intense, some spices, blueberries, black- and blueberries finish, very long indeed. Lots of concentration. 96-97

2003 Château Mouton Rothschild

OCT 12 Finally. After this, I only have the vintage 2000 of Mouton left to taste, and I will have tasted every vintage of Mouton made in my lifetime. My first 03 Mouton, and if I had to guess how it should be, I would have landed on the exact behavior of the wine. So Mouton, and so 2003. Deep ruby, rich, lush, exotic and fruity. Layered of vanilla, leather, spices and a wealth of dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, savory and superb palate, fresher feel than one could expect from the nose. Marvelous complexity and very nuanced. Incredible length. 97

2002 Château Mouton Rothschild

FEB 11 Ruby. Elegant lightly scented cassis nose, some vanilla, light exotic spices note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, cassis, fruity, somewhat leaner, quite elegant. Long. 92

2001 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAR 17 Ruby. Rich, fruity, dark berries, vanilla, exotic notes, intense nose, cassis, some tobacco, tight, truffles, cedar notes, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, some figs, tobacco, intense, blackberries, some vanilla, tight, has richness yet restrained, even after hours in decanter, long. 95

2001 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, anise, blueberries, cassis, tobacco, some exotic fruits, quite tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, blueberries, some spices, leather, anise, detailed, intense, nuanced, long finish. 94

2001 Château Mouton Rothschild
MAY 14 Ruby. Scented, tobacco, ripe and fruity nose, rich and intense, layered with more air, exotic, lots of cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and intense, layered and nuanced, very long. 93

2001 Château Mouton Rothschild
NOV 13 Ruby, garnet rim. Tobacco, cigars, cassis, leather, exotic and flirting nose, starting figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and nuanced, long. 94

2001 Château Mouton Rothschild

OCT 13 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, elegant, nuanced and lovely nose, complex, evolving beautifully. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, nuanced palate, refreshing, tannins still needs a few years to polish of or a creamy sauce, long. The last time I met Philippine de Rothschild. 94

2001 Château Mouton Rothschild

SEP 10 Ruby, some vanilla and tobacco, layered, cedar and blackcurrants. Fantastic acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and superb purity and very mouthwatering. Huge change since my last bottle that was more tightknit, starting to open up more nicely, showing more typical Mouton style with layers and seductive notes. 94

2000 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUN 17 Ruby. Blueberries, scented, fruity, dark berries, layers of dark fruits, spices, nuanced, detailed, exotic, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, spices, nuanced, detailed, layered, sublime texture, layers of soft and caressing dark fruits, spices, stunning length. 99

2000 Château Mouton Rothschild

SEP 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis, some blackberries, some vanilla, and light spicy character, a bit subdued scented note, detailed. Sort of tight still, layers behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, fresh, elegant, almost vibrant yet rounded, dark fruits, cassis, deeper notes, mulberries, layered, very long. 98

2000 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild
JAN 15 Deep ruby, garnet rim. Surprisingly youthful, almost barrel sample. Wakes up a bit after two hours in decanter, but still one of the youngest 2000's I've tasted in a long time. Some herbs, bell peppers, cassis, scented and youthful. Fresh acidity, almost edgy tannins, some cedar shows up, still a bit tight. Two and a half hour, it starts to open and feels more rounded. Good length and far too young. 90

1999 Château Mouton Rothschild 

MAY 19 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Intense nose, leather, blueberries, cigars, exotic, layered, nuanced, detailed, intense, stunning nose. WOW! Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, cigars, spices, layered, nuanced and detailed, so surprised about how intense this is, and I thought I had no bottles left of this vintage. Superb. 95

1999 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 19 Magnum. Ruby. Cassis, anise, blueberries, scented, layered, detailed, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, anise, juicy, structured, detailed, layered and nuanced, beautiful now, long. Served at Academie du Vin dinner. 95

1999 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 19 Magnum. Ruby. Cassis, anise, blueberries, spices, detailed, floral, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dates, spices, nuanced and long. 94

1999 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 14 Ruby. Cassis, some vanilla still, spices, leather, tobacco, exotic notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, finally letting go of its tight youth, fairly firm still, dark fruits, structured and long. 93

1999 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

APR 11 Ruby. Tight, cassis, plums, spices, some wood and coffee on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tight, fruity, almost sweet, cassis, plums, blackberries, long. 92

1999 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

Jan 10 Ruby. Rich, cassis, fruity, intense, sweet dark fruits, spices and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, sweet and almost extracted, ungainly to drink now, even with lots of air, long. 92

1999 Château Mouton Rothschild

DEC 04 Almost black. Rich and dense nose, blackberries, coffee, blueberries and cassis, rich nose. Vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, dense, spices, ripe and rich palate, long. 93

1998 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAR 14 Ruby. Cassis, scented, spicy, detailed, nuanced, exotic, layered and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, detailed and layered, cassis, youthful, tight, needs lots of air to open, long. 95

1998 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

JAN 10 Ruby with thin garnet rim. Youthful, almost vegetal, a bit closed, then liquorice and pencil behind. Intense in the mouth very complex, cassis, plums, fresh acidity, massive ripe tannins, very long finish. Needs at least ten years. 93

1997 Château Mouton Rothschild

FEB 18 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, anise, some, figs, dates, elegant, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mint, some tobacco, figs, detailed, elegant, lighter bodied, served blind, pretty surprised about the vintage, younger than last few bottles. 93

1997 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 17 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, cassis, blueberries, figs and dates, light exotic note, layered, evolving still if getting towards mature nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, figs, still some blueberries, some leather, elegant texture, some spices, elegant texture, long and refreshing. 93

1997 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 17 Deep ruby, thin brick rim. Figs, tobacco, scented, elegant, detailed, almost a transparent feel to it yet quite intense, cedar, violets, pencil shave, wood polish, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, some cassis still, touch of cherries, dates, some blueberries, anise, liquorice, layered, so well behaved it is almost boring yet the aristocracy of this one is prevalent. Long. Served blind, surprisingly mature compared to last bottle (magnum) a few months ago. At its very best higher, but doesn't last that long. 93

1997 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 17 Magnum. Ruby. Cassis, scented, surprisingly tight considering how open I remember it from bottles. Blueberries, some spices, exotic behind, quite seductive when it opens, took about twenty minutes in the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, cassis, anise, cedar and tobacco, lighter but detailed and charming, long. 92

1997 Château Mouton Rothschild

SEP 13 Ruby. Blackcurrants, cigar, anise, light spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lovely balance and freshness, delicate if not that complex, good length. 89

1997 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 12 Ruby. Cassis, cherries, vanilla, bell pepper notes, anise and spices, black pepper. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cedar, lovely balance and structure, long. 92

1997 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 11 Ruby, floral, pure, sweet strawberries, fresh and lively. Feels a bit lean now, but very elegant. Tannins ripe, structured, especially with the slightly lean fruit. Good length. 90

1997 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUN 10 Bright ruby, garnet rim. Cedar, cherries, leather, bell peppers, anise, spices, blackcurrants and red plums, developing. Very fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, starting to soften, intense fruit, very elegant, a vintage far better than people think, it has given me a lot of pleasure for no bucks, very long length. A Mouton, picked up for less than 100€, and for me it delivers still. 90

1997 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

JAN 10 Ruby, garnet rim, cassis, blackcurrants, cigars. Elegant acidity, great balance, fresh, a bit closed, ripe tannins, needs time, just started to develop. Long finish, leave another 3-5 years. 89

1997 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

AUG 09 Nydelig rubinrød. Perfekt Pauillac i en litt lettere stil, deilig cassis, lær, tobakk, herlig sedertre. Kompleks og deilig fruktintensitet. Modne tanniner, flott syre, noe fat merkes, men ikke problematisk, tobakk, solbær og litt kirsebærstein. Kaffe og lett parfymert i ettersmaken. 91

1997 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 08 Ruby. Scented, cassis, dark fruits, spices, some strawberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, anise and cassis, leaner bottle, long. 90

1997 Château Mouton Rothschild

JAN 05 Ruby. Dark fruity, cassis, intense, layered, nuanced, exotic, this seems to have everything even in a lighter vintage, stunning nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, cassis, vanilla, cigars. Cherries, and coffee, lovely indeed, very long. 94

1997 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 04 Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, liquorice, cassis, vanilla, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, vanilla, long finish. 90

1996 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAY 17 Ruby. Blueberries, some figs, light herbal note, nuanced, detailed, layers of fruit, some herbs, spices, vanilla, absolutely stunning nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, nuanced, layered, cool and fresh expression. Superb balance yet a bit tight and very firm. Not as sexy and exotic as the 95. Very long. Just about a month since last bottle. 97

1996 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 17 Ruby. Blackberries, anise, some exotic notes, light red fruity nose, layred, floral, detailed, exotic, lovely nose even if a bit tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, red berries core, lots of dark fruits around it, detailed, layered, exotic, cassis and starting figs, some coffee beans and chocolate, long. 97

1996 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 16 Ruby. Scented, tobacco, cassis, detailed nose, some cigars, blueberries, detailed, superb nose, exotic spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, nuanced, cassis, raspberries, some cherries, layers and layers of fruit. Probably the most open bottle of this so far, nuanced, detailed and fruity finish, tobacco notes and exotic spices, truly long. 97

1996 Château Mouton Rothschild
JAN 14 Served blind. Deep ruby. Cassis, some plums, rich and ripe nose, leather, nuanced, refined, exotic, detailed and nuanced, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, fruity, tight, refined but too young, amazing details yet again, a few years since last bottle, give it another ten plus years, very long. I nailed the producer, missed vintage by four years. 96

1996 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 10 Deep ruby. Cassis, rich, exotic, spices, detailed, leather, scented, beautiful nose if fairly youthful still. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, fruity, tight, very long. It would need another ten years plus, if you can keep your fingers off it. 96

1995 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, fruit driven, youthful, tight, cassis, intense, touch of leather, touch of exotic notes, minty notes nose. Rich and dense, yet so youthful. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dense, spices, anise, blackberries, layered, deep, nuanced, just keeps building, still so youthful, incredible length. 98

1995 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUL 17 Ruby. Scented, red berries, cassis, some anise, detailed, fresh and fruity nose, detailed. Touch of tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, red fruits, some cedar and tobacco, touch red fruity, structured, elegant fruit behind, long. Lacks some of the fruit of the best bottles. Tasting this one every month now, incredible.  95

1995 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUN 17 Ruby. Scented, liquorice, nuanced, detailed, leather, cigars, exotic notes, stunning nose on this one, even if a bit more subdued than some bottles of this. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, elegant texture, cassis, blueberries, detailed and layered, long. At the 20 years of Almaviva dinner at Mouton Rothschild. 97

1995 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUN 17 Ruby. Violets, exotic, cassis, leather, blueberries, some figs and tobacco, exotic nose, layered, refined. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, layered, nuanced and detailed, gorgeous wine, layered. Not too powerful just such an array of nuances, long indeed. 97

1995 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAY 17 Ruby. Blackberries, anise, fruity, detailed, spices, scented, exotic, nuanced and layered. Stunning nose, seductive. Just layers of aromas. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, fruity, blueberries, anise, spices, nuanced, detailed, layered, exceptional balance, yet again, there is just something with this wine I just love. Second bottle in just over a month, magic. 98

1995 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 17 Ruby. Fruity, blackberries, spices, anise, exotic nose, nuanced and layered, touch of violets, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, anise and blueberries, figs, nuanced and layered, lovely balance, refined, very long. 96

1995 Château Mouton Rothschild

SEP 12 (Decanted for about three hours). Ruby, hardly garnet rim. Perfumed, exotic, cassis, some vanilla. Intensely seductive, gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft and generous feel, velvet. Mouthwatering and refreshing palate, just superb. I've always had a week spot for the 95 Mouton. Enormous length. 96

1995 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

NOV 09 Dark ruby, garnet rim. A true beauty. Cedar, tobacco, blackcurrants, cigars, coffee, chocolate, stable, expensive leather, thoroughbred. Tannins like snow falling, texture like velvet, great balance and complexity, fresh acidity, very long finish. Keep for a long time. 96

1995 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 06 Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, spices, cassis, tobacco, gorgeous nose, even if still pure youth. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, cassis, detailed and layered, such elegance, stunning wine. 98

1995 Château Mouton Rothschild

OCT 05 Ruby. Superb nose, blackberries, cassis, vanilla, spices, tobacco, layered, stunning nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, silky texture, intense, layered, tobacco and dark fruits, superb wine, long. One of my best wines to date. 96

1995 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

MAR 19 Corked. 

1995 Aile d’Argent

JUL 10 Deep lemon, some vanilla, lemon, apples, touch of nuts behind. Very soft texture, acidity could be better, the oak overpowering the fruit. A bit short. 84

1995 Aile d’Argent

JUL 10 A second bottle, same fill (A level), bought in the same store, more power, more minerals, heavier, better acidity, still short. 86

1994 Château Mouton Rothschild

OCT 14 Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, some vanilla, leather, some exotic notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if leaner body, cassis, leather, tobacco, long finish. 91

1994 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUL 10 Ruby with garnet rim, clean, a bit closed first, great if a bit lean Pauillac, great acidity, ripe tannins, starting to mature, drinking very nicely now, and a another five, maybe ten years, blackcurrants, leather, some prunes, long, elegant finish. 92

1994 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

JUL 11 Ruby. Anise, cassis, some herbs, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, figs, cassis, some spices, good length. 88

1994 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild;

DEC 09 Ruby with brick rim, great nose, anise, some animal tones, bell peppers, blackcurrants and some tobacco. Good acidity, tannins ripe and soft, quite intense, stone fruits, very elegant, good finish. Drink. 86

1993 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUL 17 Ruby, garnet rim. Cedar, scented, blueberries, some leather, light anise and denser feel to it, powerful. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, spices, red berries, detailed, quite intense, blackberries and liquorice, long. 93

1993 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 11 Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, spices, some figs and leather behind, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, if leaner, drinking beautifully now, long. 90

1993 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUL 10 Ruby, with garnet rim. More open than the 94, more mature, quite at peak now, will last another five years, but will not get better, coffee, anise, black tea, prunes and cassis, good length, complex and layered, if slightly lean. 89

1992 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAR 18 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, anise, some tobacco, faint floral notes, some figs and dates, cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruity, figs, dates, some vanilla, structured behind, quite mouthwatering, elegant finish, long. Leaner but elegant texture. 92

1992 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

NOV 14 (Double magnum) Deep ruby, garnet rim. Leather, light exotic note nose, cassis, some tobacco, seductive, gorgeous if a bit tender nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, polished, smooth, seductive and flirting, lovely, long. 92

1992 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAR 10 Bright ruby, very thin brick rim, A level fill. Leather, liquorice, tobacco, dark fruits and cassis, deep and layered, complex and developed. Good grip, mouthwatering. More complex, fresher fruit, and on the whole a far better wine than expected from this vintage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, very long, perfect maturation, drink now. 92

1992 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAY 09 Ruby, garnet rim. Leather, some anise, figs and dates, light exotic spicy note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, blueberries, anise, some tobacco, elegant if not too complex, good length. 90

1991 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

MAR 10 Ruby with garnet rim, such elegance, seductive, leather, blackcurrants, paprika, some spices, complex, fantastic balance, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit lean finish, but surprisingly good. Will last quite a bit longer, but will probably not improve much. 90

1991 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 05 Ruby with starting orange rim. Classic Pauillac, elegant, maturing, leather, cigars and slight exotic notes, evolving nicely over half an hour in decanter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, maturing, lovely if not a big Mouton. Enjoyed with filet mignon at Rotisserie Royal in Bernkastel with Fredrik. 91

1991 Château Mouton Rothschild

SEP 03 Ruby. Cassis, anise, blueberries, some spices, scented, dark berries, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant texture, dark fruits, some spices, leaner body, long finish. 93

1990 Château Mouton Rothschild

JAN 17 Ruby, garnet rim. Cherries, leather, cassis, vanilla, spices, leather, tobacco, violets and cedar nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, spices, fruity, fresh, lively, leaner body, elegant and fairly detailed, open. Some would say a bit skinny, long. 94

1990 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 14 Ruby. Intense nose, exotic, detailed, nuanced, cassis, leather, detailed, flirting nose. Seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, rich, intense, detailed and long. 95

1990 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 12 Ruby. Starts out a bit herbal, later classic bell peppers, licorice, blackcurrant's leaf and some exotic spices. Easygoing Mouton, lovely texture, feels a bit rich, but subdued by the herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, good length. But I have had more complete bottles. 91

1990 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAY 11 Ruby, superb nose, floral, tobacco, intense, some herbs, refined and complex Pauillac. So elegant, superb balance, beautiful acidity, elegant texture, this is perfect Bordeaux on the elegant side, I can understand that some say it lacks power or concentration, but it gives in full on nuance, complexity and breeding instead, with a splendid length. Ads on weight for every hour. 94

1990 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

JAN 10 Ruby, garnet rim. Very clean and typical Pauillac nose, leather, tobacco, blackcurrants, very complex, but not too intense. Such elegant acidity, fantastic balance, very refreshing, strawberries, fragrant, a joy in the glass, tannins getting softer, very long finish, seductive. Far better than most tasting notes. 94

1989 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAY 19 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, detailed, some mint and tobacco, cigars and cedar nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, dates, spices, layered, elegant texture but lacks a bit of details and fruits compared to the best bottles. Served at Yquem dinner. 94

1989 Château Mouton Rothschild.

APR 17 Ruby. Blackberries, anise, spices, fruity, blueberries, some anise, figs, leather, spices, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, fruity, detailed, spices, anise, exotic, layered and fruity, very long. 96

1989 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 14 Ruby. Intense nose, scented, cassis, floral, exotic, leather, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, fragrant, rounded, exotic, long. 95

1989 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 14 Excellent fill, few mm below cork. Cassis, leather, tobacco, starting figs, nuanced and layered nose, highly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh palate, mouthwatering but probably a little lean for some, especially in this vintage. Layered, long if somewhat lean finish. 96

1989 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 12 Ruby, intense nose of cedar, saddle, cassis and fine tobacco. Floral and Mouton's fine exotic spices, some herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lovely texture, refined and elegant. Seductive and very long finish. Probably my finest bottle of 89 Mouton. Lovely. 96

1989 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

JAN 10 Ruby with brick rim. Scented, floral, some sweet tobacco, seductive, cedar, blackcurrants, red plums, very complex and balanced, great acidity, maturing tannins, fragrant, very elegant, not the biggest body, but it makes it layered, youthful still, long finish. 94

1988 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 18 Magnum directly from chateau. Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, floral, minerals, figs and tobacco nose, elegant, touch of exotic spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant and nuanced, detailed, lovely balance, one utterly charming 88 Mouton. 93

1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

DEC 15 Ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, some spices, some exotic notes, maturing yet youthful notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, fairly detailed and playful, some figs notes and leather, long. 94

1988 Château Mouton Rothschild

DEC 14 Ruby. Fruity, cassis, leather, coffee, anise, exotic nose if not that intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner, lovely balance, long. 92

1988 Château Mouton Rothschild

OCT 13 Ruby, garnet rim. Bit tight as usual, some exotic spices, cassis, leather, more subdued than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, cassis, slightly herbal, tight even with air, long, if lean finish. 91

1988 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 11 Another fine bottle shared by Mr Danjoy, Director of Clerc Milon. Ruby with garnet rim, leather, cigars, cassis, superb, elegant and complex nose. Elegant structure, refreshing acidity, ripe tannins, evolving beautifully, leaner style, showing a lot of nuances, probably not the style for everybody, I simply adore it. Elegant and very long. 94

1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

JAN 10 Ruby with garnet rim. Massive fruit, cassis, blackcurrants, coffee, anise, cedar, great balance, fresh acidity, maturing tannins, maybe a bit lean body, but very elegant, very long finish. 92

1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

DEC 09 Deep garnet with garnet rim, cedar, blackcurrants, leather, cigars, herbal notes, maybe some minerals lurking in the back. This bottle never had the time to show unfortunately, and I have tasted it later with greater success. This one was a 87

1987 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 15 Ruby, garnet rim. Leaner Pauillac nose, cedar, cigars, quite scented, light iodine note with more air. Fresh acidity, tannins soon gone, lighter palate, somewhat dry, nose flirts fairly but dying off a bit on the palate. 88

1987 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

NOV 09 A level fill, less than 1 cm from the cork. Cork soaked through. Ruby with wide brick rim. Not decanted. First whiff, pure wet dirt. Then a fantastic pure blackcurrant nose, some cedar and cigar box comes along, with more air hints of lacquer, hardwood floors, liquorice and coffee in the back. Some of the forest floor lingers on. After one hour some leather. Incredible nose. Ok acidity, tannins gone, pure fruit, light alcohol, so refreshing, such opulence and elegance. Lacks some complexity, but so elegant, quite a charmer and a great bottle of 1987. 86

1987 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 08 Ruby with garnet rim. Leaner nose, cedar, tobacco, sous bois, figs, dates, some cedar nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light fruit and body, yet elegant and fairly graceful. The nose is lovely. 90

1986 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAY 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, scented, exotic, cassis, nuanced, layered, detailed, sexy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, firm, cassis, anise, spices, layered and nuanced, dense, youthful, incredible length. 100

1986 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

JAN 19 Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, blackberries, anise, spices, exotic, layered, detailed, intense, almost a eucalyptus touch, incredible nose, leaps out of the glass, the depth of this! Wow! Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, layered, juicy, detailed, minerals, cassis, nuanced, just incredible balance of intensity, freshness, layers, complexity and actually balance, one stunning bottle with never ending finish, WOW! 100

1986 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 18 Ruby. Coffee, anise, blueberries, some spices, some leather, detailed but on the rich and ripe side. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, anise, some spices, bit woody finish. Two hours in decanter. Not enough! 96

1986 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAY 16 Ruby. Scented, cassis, leather, tobacco, cassis, some figs, intense, layered, dark berries, spices, exotic notes, deep. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, spices, some cherry stones, cassis, plums, some figs, leather, nuanced, detailed, ads and ads, incredible length. 100

1986 Château Mouton Rothschild

DEC 15 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, leather, violets, fruity nose, cedar, tight building nuances with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis, leather, minerals, spices, intense yet leaner body, long. 97

1986 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAY 13 Bottom neck fill. Soaked cork, Decanted for a few hours, then back in the bottle, transported to the tasting and decanted again before tasting again. Seems it have been handled too much, but may also have had a difficult life. Ruby. Some floral notes, elegant, cassis, scented, layered and complex nose. Some exoticness beneath, touch of violets and jasmine. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, velvety and rich texture, refreshing and lively, massive next to the others, fruity and very long even so. 96

1986 Château Mouton Rothschild

OCT 11 Ruby, brick rim, slightly musty, leather, layers, youthful, but lacks quite a bit from my last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, long. Doesn't excite, a good wine, one would probably not notice if one hadn't had it before, but one might not understand the enigma..... 93

1986 Château Mouton Rothschild

OCT 11 Ruby, brick rim, it's back, refined, stunning nose, layered, all youthful and seductive, Pauillac at its most flirting, gorgeous texture, fresh, lively, tannins ripe and starting to "melt", enormous length! A bit more restrained than the bottle two years back, slightly younger, everything is here. 99

1986 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

MAR 10 Deep ruby, bright ruby rim, soaked cork, A/B level fill, lots of sediments. Fantastic Pauillac nose, cigars, blackcurrants, tobacco, some cedar, very youthful, complex as few, such delicacy, pure, fantastic balance, supreme structure, soft wall of very ripe tannins, this is almost as close to perfection that there can be, absolutely fantastic finish, last for so long if the taste wasn't this fantastic, it would be boring. Keep up to 30 more years, maybe more. 98

1986 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 07 Ruby. Scented, detailed, nuanced, layered, deep, blackberries, cassis, some figs, stunning nose, gorgeous. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, figs, exotic spices, layered and deep, pure, intense, just goes on and on forever it seems, magic! 100

1985 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 19 Ruby. Scented, red berries, exotic, nuanced, detailed, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, spices, blueberries, anise, lovely balance, a graceful bottle, lovely. 95

1985 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 18 Ruby, thin brick rim. Cassis, blueberries, anise, nuanced, scented, detailed, almost floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark berries, anise, spices, lovely balance, long. 95

1985 Château Mouton Rothschild

SEP 16 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Dense, dark fruity, some figs, leather, layered, such depth, tobacco, floral notes, nuanced, wealth of flavours of fruits, stunning nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, detailed, lively, fruity, nuanced, superb fruit and balance, structured with fruits and power to balance everything, absolutely stunning. Yet another bottle. Served blind. 97

1985 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUL 16 Ruby, brick rim. Cedar, intense cedar, scented, leather, seductive, red berries, cassis, some figs, nuanced, detailed, refined, leaps out of the glass, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, firmer body and texture, leather, tobacco and cedar, structured behind, long, very long. 96

1985 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 15 Ruby, brick rim, lots of sediments. Fruity, dark berries, cedar, exotic spices, violets, leather, cigars, intense, layered and deep nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant texture, structured behind surprisingly lush fruit, evolving gracefully. Beautiful length. 96

1985 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUL 13 Top shoulder fill. Leaps out of the glass. Rich, exotic, fruity, cassis, leather, cigars, layered and complex nose. Cedar and spices, pure graphite minerals. Cinnamon touch. Remarkably intense for '85. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sexy, flirting, slightly hollow mid palate, intense attack, fruity and lively, long and elegant cigar box finish. 95

1984 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAR 13 Bottom neck fill. Ruby with brick rim. Flirting nose, licorice, cedar, scented, cassis, figs, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leanish body but fuller than previous bottles, also the youngest 84 Mouton I've tried. Was a bit tight, after decanting it for an hour, fuller body, fruitier than the last bottles, nuanced. Long finish.  90

1984 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 12 Pale ruby, garnet rim. Figs, prunes, leather and lightly spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit thin, lacks nuances and sweet and sour. 85

1984 Château Mouton Rothschild

SEP 12 Ruby, garnet rim. Rich, almost opulent with vanilla, fine cassis, cigars, perfumed and floral notes. Almost feels closed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit hollow mid-palate. Fresh red apple peel, softer texture, and I was far off Mouton. With answer in hand, my by far youngest 84 Mouton. 89

1984 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUL 10 A level fill. Garnet, hint of mahogany rim, very developed nose, cedar, tobacco, cassis, well balanced, if lean, very mature, good acidity, tannins almost gone, drinking way better than expected, elegant and nuanced, even if not too complex. 86

1984 Château Mouton Rothschild

OCT 09 Garnet, mahogany rim. Developed nose, cedar, tobacco, anise, dried fruits on the nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, leaner, fresh, quite elegant, lovely balance, long. 91

1983 Château Mouton Rothschild
NOV 16 Ruby, brick rim. Figs, tobacco, leather, cedar, plums, exotic, scented, cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner yet charming, mature, dried fruits, leather, long. Not the best bottle. 92

1983 Château Mouton Rothschild

JAN 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Cedar, blackberries, cassis, leather, some tobacco notes, quite firm nose, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, cassis, leather, tobacco, still fruity, evolving, lovely balance and complexity, quite intense, long. 95

1983 Château Mouton Rothschild

OCT 13 Ruby with garnet rim. Cassis, cedar notes, exotic spices, plums and figs, beautiful nose, flirting and seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, layered and complex, detailed, long. 94

1983 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 10 Deep ruby with garnet rim. A level fill, 4 mm below cork, and cork not soaked. Pencil, finest leather, pure, elegant, very complex, plums, cherries, prunes, blackberries, touch of herbs and slightly of chocolate and tobacco. Even tea, green peppers, what a nose! Good acidity, fresh and lively, ripe tannins, gorgeous texture, flirting, refreshing, tannins like silk curtains, very long length. The best 83 Mouton I've had. 95

1983 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUL 10 A level fill. Bright ruby with garnet rim, blackcurrants, leather, anise, cigars, cedar, very elegant and complex, great structure, nice, almost velvety texture, fresh acidity, maturing tannins, great and long finish, a very good 83! 93

1983 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

MAY 10 A level fill, cork not soaked, ruby with thin brick rim. Cedar, cigars, tea, liquorice, blackcurrants, sweetish prunes, very complex, even a bit shy somehow. So seductive mouthfeel, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, very elegant, even if on the leaner side bodywise, complex, perfect now, but can last longer. 88

1982 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 17 Ruby, garnet rim. Blueberries, some anise, floral, fruity, detailed, layered, nuanced, playful, seductive, stunning nose, absolutely gorgeous nose. Touch of mint, tobacco, incredible nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, blueberries, spices, tobacco, cigars, figs anise, blackberries, lively, nuanced, layered, intense, stunning fruit and balance, minerals, exotic fruits, playful, magic. 100

1982 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUN 17 Ruby. Dark fruits, blueberries, cassis, figs, leather, exotic spices, plums, tobacco, layers of dark fruit, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, some anise and spices, soft texture, like velvet, as seductive as a bottle about a year back, but lacks a little bit on that complexity and length. Still almost magic. 99

1982 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAY 16 Tasted from Riedel Vinum Bordeaux. Ruby with thin brick rim. Leaps out of the glass, ads and ads, scented, cassis, figs, prunes, all sorts of tobacco and cigars, cedar, exotic spices, layered and nuanced beyond most wines. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, sublime balance, quite, graphite, cherries, tobacco, detailed, layered, light sweet note, roses, longer than most. Sublime. 100

1982 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAY 16 Tasted from Riedel Sommelier Grand Cru Bordeaux, same bottle as the above. Ruby with thin brick rim. Where everything is put into its own drawer in the Vinum glass, in this one it’s more like a tapestry/ Gobelin where everything fits together seamlessly.  Delicate, layered, nuanced, refined, seductive, exotic, spices, dark fruits, tobacco, leather, cigars, figs, dates, cassis, blueberries, it's boring almost to name it all. On the palate, more precision, refined, elegant, tannins feel softer and smoother, again seamless and detailed, stunning, and thoroughly long. 100

1982 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUN 15 Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, some spices, exotic notes, cassis, figs, tobacco, deep, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, dark berries, cassis, tobacco and leather, rich and layered, pushes and pushes, long. 95

1982 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAY 12 Ruby, garnet rim. I'm not sure if it's the day (root or fruit or whatever), but every bottle (other than the Chablis) seems tighter today than normal. Even this rich, exotic, prunes, cassis, sweet tobacco, spices, over the top Mouton feels somewhat more masculine and firmer than earlier bottles. Feels youthful and at peak at the same time, will surely thunder along further. 95

1982 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 10 A level fill, bottom neck, cork half soaked. Ruby with thin garnet rim. Sweet touch of prunes, ripe blackcurrants, tobacco, touch of strawberries, fresh acidity and ripe tannins. Pure, elegant, complex, intense, heavy fruit, intense more than real complexity, long finish. 95

1982 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

MAR 10 Deep ruby, thin brick rim, A level fill, soaked cork. Some dark fruits, floral notes, some green paprika, tobacco, herbs, some liquorice, even leather behind. Great structure, fresh acidity, a bit hollow on the mid palate, very long length. Not as lively and delicate as one bottle a few weeks back, this seems less developed, and maybe not as well stored? This had also travelled further just a week before. Lots of things that could have played a part. 93

1982 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

MAR 10 Ruby with garnet rim, A level fill, soaked cork, lots of sediments. Bright, beautiful ruby, garnet rim. What a nose, tobacco, sweet dark fruits and perfumed, floral and blackcurrants, expensive leather, actually a bit on the lean side, quite surprising, especially with that sweetish hint at first, very mature compared to the 86, fantastic structure, it has some very youthful attributes, the structure and some of the overlying fruit tones seems very youthful, but underneath there is this leather, starting prunes and sweeter black berries, even plums. Superb now. 96

1982 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 08 Ruby with brick rim. Rich nose, blueberries, figs, scented, floral, tobacco, exotic spices. Leather, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, youthful, cassis, blueberries, spices, almost tight at first, layered, structured behind it all, superb wine, long. 98

1982 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 07 Ruby. Dark fruits, floral notes, cassis and blueberries, liquorice and leather, some bell peppers behind, tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blueberries, anise, layered, blackberries, some figs, long but not quite the legend it's supposed to be. 95

1981 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 11 Ruby with brick rim. Leather, figs, prunes, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, fairly easy going, good length. 87

1980 Château Mouton Rothschild

SEP 13 Lover neck fill. Pale ruby, garnet rim. Leather, cedar, truffles, cassis and bell pepper nose. Leaner. Fresh acidity, tannins gone, leaner palate, some spices, prunes, forest floor, smells lovely, on the lean side on the palate, elegant but some would say too thin. 90

1980 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 10 A level fill, cork almost soaked, bright ruby, thin brick rim. Leather, cedar, extremely elegant and complex nose, blackcurrants, pure and almost perfumed. Fresh acidity, a bit lean and sour cherry fruit, tannins ripe, far better on the nose than in the mouth, but that nose is exceptional Pauillac, good length. 87

1980 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUN 10 A level fill, cork soaked. Bright ruby, broad garnet rim and orange outer rim. Leather, cedar, blackcurrants, paprika, typical Pauillac, if on the leaner side and of lesser intensity. Figs and dried fruits, tannins close to gone, acidity is good, even playful, very elegant and nuanced, not at all big, think Burgundian in style and body, with Pauillac flavours. Great and elegant length. 88

1979 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 17 Ruby, brick rim. Earthy, some figs and anise, very mature nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, red berries, leaner, quite dusty, drying. Not the best bottle. 86

1979 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 12 Ruby, brick rim. Bell peppers, herbs, tobacco, coffee and a bit heavy nose. Medium acidity, mature tannins, almost gone, leaner body and fruit than nose. Dark chocolate bitterness in the finish, wood polish. Only tasted this once before, and that felt fresher and more together. 87

1978 Château Mouton Rothschild

JAN 12 A level fill, soaked cork. Ruby with brick rim. Leather, somewhat exotic, cassis, plums, cherries, rich if not too intense nose, spices and sweet tobacco. Fresh acidity, tannins soon gone, somewhat lean, mouthwatering if not a great Mouton, it manages to give more pleasure than most wines at this score. 90

1977 Château Mouton Rothschild

DEC 04 Mid shoulder fill. Ruby, brown rim. Oxidised and tired. 

1976 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUN 12 Top shoulder fill. Ruby, brick/orange rim. Tobacco, more mature than the 75, prunes, balanced, easygoing, soft. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins soon gone, good length. 89

1976 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 10 In neck fill. Ruby, brick rim. Cassis, leather, detailed, charming nose, some prunes and figs, detailed, tobacco and cigars. Fresh acidity, some tannins still, fairly smooth texture, dark plums and prunes palate, rounded, detailed and long, quite a charmer. 93

1975 Château Mouton Rothschild:

JUN 13 (Imperial) Bright ruby, garnet rim. Liquorice, leather, prunes and figs and a slightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, savory, refreshing, quite nuanced and long finish. I've had fruitier and more complex bottles of this, but a great experience even so. Served at Mouton Rothschild, directly from the estates cellar. 90

1975 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUN 12 Top shoulder fill. Ruby, brick rim. Cassis, prunes, figs, leather, cigars. Fresh mouthfeel, lovely acidity, high of ripe tannins, fruity palate in a classic style, very long finish. The acidity carries the fruit all the way. Last bottle was fresher and tighter, more fruity, but this one showed nicely as well. 94

1975 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUL 10 Soaked cork, A/B level fill. Ruby, brick rim, not dull, not bright, lot of fine sediments. Leather, cassis, blackcurrants, very seductive nose, intense and complex, prunes, touch of bonfire and dust, anise. Good texture and structure, ok acidity, not to high, but do the job, tannins ripe, still grips, some metallic tones comes and goes, redcurrants, very complex, always something happening, better than expected, sour cherries, stable, fantastic length. 94

1974 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

MAY 10 B level fill, cork almost soaked. Bright ruby, broad brick rim, sediments. Lots of leather and figs, hay, cigars and stable. Lean and drying out, very long, if not the best finish. 68

1974 Château Mouton Rothschild

DEC 08 Ruby core, orange rim. Dusty, some figs and dates, very tired. 78

1973 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

MAY 10 The wine that should have been dead according to everything you read about it. B-B/C level fill, cork not fully soaked. Bright ruby, orange rim, very developed nose, leather, cedar, tobacco, like opening the door too an old Rolls-Royce. Some tar, touch of iodine, lean body but still flirting, good acidity, very few tannins left, drying a bit in the finish, but not at all critical, good length. Way above any expectations. 85

1973 Château Mouton Rothschild

FEB 10 Dead

1973 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 09 Garnet, orange rim. Iodine, metallic and a few figs holding on, lean and acidic palate. 68

1973 Château Mouton Rothschild

JAN 09 Brick with garnet rim. Dates, figs, leather, some exotic spices, leaner nose. Some cedar. Fresh acidity, some tannins, leather and cigars, some dates, leaner finish. 84

1972 Château Mouton Rothschild

SEP 10 Lean, skinny and thin.

1971 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 11 (Magnum) Ruby, garnet rim, floral and red berries, elegant nose, refined, leather, cigars. Elegant tannins, if a bit lean, nice acidity, matches the body, tannins almost gone, bell peppers, good length. 89

1970 Château Mouton Rothschild

SEP 14 Ruby, broad brick rim. Plums, figs, leather, tobacco, exotic notes far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, cherries and prunes, could be more complex and longer. 89

1970 Château Mouton Rothschild

AUG 10 Corked

1969 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 08 Upper shoulder fill. Ruby mid core, orange rim. Light red berries, figs, medicinal nose. Some tobacco far back. Fresh acidity, tannins gone, light and delicate, touch sweet and sour, lean palate and finish. 86

1968 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

JAN 10 Fill on C level, cork soaked, garnet with orange rim. Light, some cigars and floral notes, then dental office, Fluor and slightly metallic, then green apples, subtle changes all the time, some red berries clinging on for their bare life. No tannins, ok acidity, no length. 65

1967 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAR 11 Only slightly above mid shoulder fill, ruby with orange rim, fantastic nose, leather, figs, blackcurrants, classic mature Pauillac on the lean side, floral and violets, licorice and tobacco after twenty minutes. Good acidity, ripe tannins, drying out on the palate, not that long and strawberries in the finish. After an hour, more body and intensity, after three hours even more and a very long length. 89

1966 Château Mouton Rothschild

FEB 12 Base neck fill. Ruby with garnet rim. Some cassis, leather, figs, prunes, maturing nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and fruit driven, but not telling quite the nice story some of these bottles can tell, fairly long. 92

1966 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

MAR 10 A/B level fill, ruby with garnet rim, more youthful, sweet tobacco, sweet dark fruits, such elegance, gaining in complexity with air, intense, totally different to the bottle a few weeks back, this one is far better, seductive, fresh acidity, mature tannins, perfect balance, such elegance. Fantastic finish. 94

1966 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

MAR 10 Dark ruby, brick rim, B/C-C level fill, soaked cork. Tiring, leather and leafy, lots of dust, fresh acidity, quite hollow mid palate, good length, has big trouble next to the 64 Latour, would probably have done better by itself, but this bottle haven't had the best life. 80

1966 Château Mouton Rothschild

JAN 08 Ruby core, brick rim, upper shoulder fill. Figs, dates, exotic spices, leather, sweet tobacco, cedar, light minerals nose, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some anise, spices, tannins soon gone, bit sweet and sour, cherry stones, dates, long. Lovely. 94

1966 Château Mouton Rothschild

JUN 07 Ruby core with broad brick rim. Lots of sediments, top shoulder fill. Black tea, bergamot, figs, dates, some exotic spices, raisins, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, some tannins left, figs, spices, nuanced, leaner palate but elegant, quite lively, long. Much better than last bottle. 93

1966 Château Mouton Rothschild

OCT 06 Lean and skinny even with upper shoulder fill, but signs of seepage. Bought for 200,- DKR in Copenhagen. But dead as a dodo. 

1966 Château Mouton Rothschild

MAY 06 Ruby, brick rim. Tobacco, cigars, exotic spices, figs and dates, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, dates, elegant, deeper notes, after reading all day for WSET Diploma I really can't be bothered with a more thorough tasting note, but it was just what I needed. 94

1965 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 17 Garnet with brown rim. Oxidized.

1964 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 10 Ruby with broad brick rim, upper shoulder fill. Cork shows sign of old seepage. Ruby core, brick rim, some sediments. Cassis notes, figs, dates, exotic spices, cedar, cherries and liquorice, some fine leather notes. Fresh acidity, few tannins left, velvety texture, figs, dates, anise, lighter bodied, quite refreshing, long. Playful. Graceful. 94

1961 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

DEC 15 Garnet with broad brick rim. Fragrant, cedar, floral, tobacco, exotic spices, nuanced, figs, dates, some earthy notes far back that goes away with air. Fresh acidity, smooth and silky texture, ripe tannins, elegant dried fruits, anise, spices, leather and sweet tobacco, touch of mahogany far back, stunning length. A gentleman slowly waving good bye as his ketch leaves the dock. 98

1961 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

JAN 08 Bright garnet with brick rim, all bottles fill level B to B/C as I could see. Fantastic nose, mature, prunes, liquorice, cedar, pencil, minerals, hay, medicine, blackcurrants, cigars, white chocolate, some coffee and scented black tea. Such complexity and elegance, very mature, perfect now, fresh acidity, ripe and mature tannins, will probably keep another maybe 15 years, but no reason to wait. 99

1961 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

JAN 08 As the above, but even a bit more intensity and freshness, perfection? 100

1961 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

JAN 08 This last one was a bit leaner again, more like the first. Every one of them would likely get a 100 from me if not tasted side by side. 99

1959 Château Mouton Rothschild

FEB 16 Ruby with broad brick rim. Leather, tobacco, spices, figs, dates, truffles, touch of black tea and cherries nose, violets with more air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, structured still behind the fruit, elegant texture, smooth finish, superb balance and length. 98

1954 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 16 Dead.

1951 Château Mouton Rothschild

APR 16 Garnet with orange rim. Some figs, tobacco and spices, violets, elegant if lean nose. Fresh acidity, few but rough tannins, lean body, not that exciting but smells fairly good. 85

1943 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 10 Bottle 91296. Mid shoulder fill, cork soaked and smoldered up on pulling it. Brick with orange hue and broad orange rim (also light when looking through the bottle). Sherry, metallic and gone unfortunately. Another aspect of tasting this wine made it very special. The wife of Baron Philippe de Rothschild were imprisoned in a concentration camp during this vintage were she later died.

1934 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 10 Bottle 111 730 Cork soaked and pulverized on opening, low shoulder fill, ruby core with orange rim. Some deep notes, sweet tobacco, ripe blackcurrants, violets, prunes, raisins, dates, elegant, sweet anise. Fresh acidity, tannins, gone, elegant and charming, even seductive, but a bit shorter than the 26 Balance is perfect, nice intensity and complexity. 94

1926 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 10 Cork soaked and fragile, Mouton Rothschild and Pauillac stated on the part of the cork that came up whole. Above mid shoulder, ruby with orange rim. Pencil shave, some green peppers, leather, spices, elegant, anise, even some blackcurrants. Pure and such elegance in the mouth, red berries, perfect texture, caressing, very balanced acidity, works perfectly, some cigar notes, refreshing, intense, pure, tannins almost gone. And such a length, last for minutes. 96

1921 Château Mouton Rothschild

NOV 10 Note on the bottle states 1921 Mouton Rothschild, second Grand Cru. Label badly damaged, half a castle barely visible, resembling that on Lynch Bages label on top of label, and below MOU N ROTHS LD barely readable. Mid shoulder fill, nothing stated or visible on old and soaked cork. Rubyish colour with orange rim. Pencil, cedar and whiff of leather, anise with some fine Earl Grey tea notes. Fresh acidity, thin body and palate, but the acidity carries it like a nerve holding it together, hollow, lean and short finish. 80