2013 Mouton-Rothschild (Pauillac)
Secondary Description
Super fresh and quite vivid. This has energy, a notable finish and is mouth coating, even sporting some glycerin. There is lots of graphite and oak, all balanced with plenty of well stuffed black fruit. This has spine and breeding too. Long finish. Good effort. (CW 31/03/14)
Producer
Origin
Pauillac, Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13%
Classification
Medoc first growths 1st 1er
Score
92-94 points, Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, April 2014
92-93 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 2014
This product is delisted and unavailable for sale.
Media Reviews
Neal Martin
The Grand Vin is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, the latter close to exceptional according to Philippe Dhalluin. It has less new oak (85%) because the new wooden vats impart their own raw woody character. It has a well-defined, classic bouquet that you might describe as "no frills". It does not have the usual Mouton flamboyance although that is not necessarily a bad thing. The palate is well balanced with clean and mineral-rich black fruit and a pleasant salty character towards the finish. Classic in style, this is a very fine Mouton with real panache. Tasted April 2014. 92-94 points
James Suckling
Very aromatic and fresh with flowers, currants and cherries. Full to medium body with fine tannins and a bright, fruity finish. I like the way it builds on the palate at the end. Salty, too. 89% cabernet sauvignon, 7% merlot and 4% cabernet franc. 92-93 points