95-100 / 100
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Vintage | 1986 |
Rating | 95-100 |
Classification | Médoc - 1er Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Pauillac |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Price | More than 300 € |
100/100 | Yes |
Château | Mouton Rothschild |
Country | France |
Purchased in 1853 by Nathaniel de Rothschild, Brane Mouton became a legend under the name of Mouton-Rothschild. With the advent of Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chateau Mouton Rothschild became the truly monumental 1er Cru it is today. In addition to the construction of cellars and buildings, and the ascension to 1er Cru status, it is the passion of a lifetime manifested in action by this remarkable man. Ranked Second Cru in 1855, it is now, since 1973, a premier cru classe. His motto became "First I am, second I was, Mouton does not change." The elegance and magic of this wine has charmed the most important contemporary artists who each year, illustrate their an original work of art on the label of Chateau Mouton Rothschild. Chateau D'Armailhac and Chateau Clerc Milon followed suit in the quality of the Rothschild family.
Best vintages of château Mouton Rothschild: 1994, 1989, 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1970, 1966, 1962, 1961, 1959, 1955, 1953, 1949, 1947, 1945
Saint Emilion
Pauillac
Côte Rotie
Saint Emilion
Pessac Leognan
CHÂTEAU MOUTON BARONNE PHILIPPE 1986
Pauillac
SASSICAIA TENUTA SAN GUIDO 1986
Bolgheri
Pomerol
Châteauneuf du Pape
Deep garnet-black colour. An incredible array of aromas on the nose: blackberry, black cherry, tobacco, espresso, leather, black olive and loam. The palate is absolutely seamless from first impression to finish, effortlessly building layers of complexity in the mouth and leading to a very long, earth and spice finish. I can’t see how this could possibly be improvement so have no alternative but concede perfection. Drink now to 2045+.
The nose is somewhat discreet at the opening. This wine needs time to express all of its subtlety. Black current, noble wood, smoky, a lot of softness in this wine. It doesn't come across in force nor in strength but in elegance. It is hand sewn lace. A remakable length. A pleasure.