Lot 4
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD VERTICAL 1980-1999 (20)
Lot 4 Details
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1980 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. ts. soiled & wrinkled label.
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1981 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. hs. soiled & wrinkled label.
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1982 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. ts. soiled, peeling & wrinkled label.
This wine remains one of the legends of Bordeaux. It has thrown off the backward, youthful style that existed during its first 25 years of life, and over the last 4-5 years has developed such secondary nuances as cedar and spice box. The creme de cassis, underlying floral note, full-bodied power, extraordinary purity, multilayered texture, and finish of over a minute are a showcase for what this Chateau accomplished in 1982. The wine is still amazingly youthful, vibrant, and pure. It appears capable of remaining fruity and vibrant in 2082! Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050+ Drink to 2050 WA 100
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1983 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. ts. stained & wrinkled label.
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1984 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. vts. wrinkled label.
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1985 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. ts. wrinkled label.
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1986 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. vts. wrinkled label.
The palate is beautifully balanced with its trademark firm tannic structure, a Mouton-Rothschild with backbone and masculinity. Layers of black fruit intermingling with mint and graphite, a hint of licorice emanating from the Merlot, gently fanning out and my God, it is incredibly long. It is not like the 1985 Mouton-Rothschild that is so fleshy and generous. This is serious, aristocratic Mouton, a true vin de garde and yes, I do think drinkers will have to wait until it reaches its true peak. Sometimes that's just the way it is. Tasted September 2016. Drink to 2050 WS 99 WA 100
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1987 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. vts. wrinkled label.
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1988 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. hs. wrinkled label.
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1989 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. ts. wrinkled label.
Tasted from magnum and presented by Baron Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, the 1989 Château Mouton-Rothschild might not reach the ethereal heights of the 1982 or 1986, but it is certainly a lovely Claret. It has an attractive, slightly leafy bouquet armed with cedar and pencil lead. There is less fruit concentration than I expected, resolutely classic, slightly austere Bordeaux. The palate follows suit. Tasted February 2016. Drink to 2035 WA 93
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1990 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. ts. wrinkled & scraped label.
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1991 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. bn. wrinkled & peeling label.
Drink to 2031 WA 92
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1992 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. bn. wrinkled label.
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1993 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
wrinkled label.
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1994 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. vts. wrinkled label.
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1995 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. bn. wrinkled label.
A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 19% Merlot, it reveals an opaque purple color, and reluctant aromas of cassis, truffles, coffee, licorice, and spice. In the mouth, the wine is "great stuff," with superb density, a full-bodied personality, rich mid-palate, and a layered, profound finish that lasts for 40+ seconds. There is outstanding purity and high tannin, but my instincts suggest this wine is lower in acidity and slightly fleshier than the brawnier, bigger 1996. Both are great efforts from Mouton-Rothschild. Drink to 2030. February 1998 WS 96 WA 95
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1996 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. vts. wrinkled label.
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 to 2056 WA 97+
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1997 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. bn. scraped & wrinkled label.
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1998 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. bn. wrinkled label.
Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, the 1998 Mouton Rothschild is deep garnet-brick in color with lovely crème de cassis, dried roses, hoisin and baking spice notes with underlying notions of dried cherries and mulberries plus touches of wood smoke, incense and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied and packed with rich fruit framed by firm, chewy tannins, it is stacked with complex, evolving flavors and finishes with incredibly long-lasting perfumed notes. According to winemaker Philippe Dhalluin, this needs about three hours of decanting at this stage. I simply love the place this wine is in right now, possessing plenty of mature, tertiary characters yet still sporting bags of fruit. It won’t be fading anytime soon either and should cellar nicely for 20-25+ more years. March 2018 Drink to 2045 WA 97
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1999 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. bn. scraped & wrinkled label.
Drink to 2030 WA 92