Classificatie | Cru Classe |
Wijnsoort | Rood |
Producent | Chateau Mouton Rothschild |
Jaar | 1998 |
Land | Frankrijk |
Streek | Bordeaux, Pauillac |
Druif | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Inhoud | 0,75 |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Perfect |
Drinkbaar | -2030 |
Voorraad | 0 |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Licht gevlekt |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Licht beschadigd |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Licht gevlekt |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Perfect |
Like many of its peers, the 1998 has filled out spectacularly. Now in the bottle, this opaque black/purple-colored offering has increased in stature, richness, and size. A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc (57% of the production was utilized), it is an extremely powerful, super-concentrated wine offering notes of roasted espresso, creme de cassis, smoke, new saddle leather, graphite, and licorice. It is massive, with awesome concentration, mouth-searing tannin levels, and a saturated flavor profile that grips the mouth with considerable intensity. This is a 50-year Mouton, but patience will be required as it will not be close to drinkability for at least a decade.
Cigar tobacco, cedar and red fruit aromas. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a delicate finish. Elegant, seductive Mouton.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.