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LOT 242

Lot 242

CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1996 (2) WA 97+

CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1996 (2) WA 97+
Lot 242 Details
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1996

Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. 1 x bn. 2 x wrinkled labels. 1 x scraped label

The last time I tasted the 1996 Mouton Rothschild (maybe a couple of years ago?), I recall it was a bit broody and closed. This showing was anything but! Deep garnet in color, it sashays out of the glass with lavishly dressed, gregarious crème de cassis, baked blackberries and plum pudding scents plus touches of menthol, fenugreek, star anise and sandalwood with fleeting glimpses at dried rose petals and oolong tea. The full-bodied palate is richly fruited, opulent and oh-so seductive, with bags of youthful black fruit and lovely finely grained tannins, finishing with fantastic freshness and length. This was tasted from jeroboam in September 2019. Drink: 2019-2056 WA 97+

2 bts.    per lot $1,200 - $1,400

Realised: $1,920
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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