1988 | Chateau Mouton Rothschild

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Red Wine: 1988 | Chateau Mouton Rothschild

There’s licorice here along with mint, some lead pencil and flowers. It’s full and round displaying wonderful vanilla and plum flavors. Very silky and refined yet dense and caressing. A beauty, though it does turn a little dry, always revealing its wood.

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Producer: Chateau Mouton Rothschild

Ratings: WA | 89 WS | 94

Vintage: 1988

Size: 750 ml

ABV: 12.5%

Varietal: Bordeaux Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Country/Region: France, Bordeaux

There’s licorice here along with mint, some lead pencil and flowers. It’s full and round displaying wonderful vanilla and plum flavors. Very silky and refined yet dense and caressing. A beauty, though it does turn a little dry, always revealing its wood.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: The 1988 Mouton has an attractive aroma of exotic spices, minerals, coffee, black currants, and sweet oak. Much like the 1989, the bouquet is staggering, but the flavors are distinctly less profound. In the mouth, it is a much firmer, tougher, more obviously tannic wine than the 1989, with medium body and outstanding ripeness. A beautifully made 1988 that will last 20-25 years, its short finish keeps it from being sublime. The 1988 is somewhat reminiscent of the 1985, but with more tannin.

• Wine Spectator: Though I don’t consider this a perfect wine, it has always been classic in quality. It’s rich and fruity, with loads of currant, tobacco, smoke and new wood on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and an elegant finish.

Producer Information

Located in the village of Paulliac, Chteau Mouton Rothschild is a classified First Growth Bordeaux whose foundations in the market were laid by the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild in 1924. Although the first bottles of Chateau were introduced only in 1924, this winery has had a long history in winemaking since 1853. This beautiful estate which spans over 90 hectares of vines to the northwest of Bordeaux is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The current owner of the estate is Philippine de Rothschild, the grandchild of Baron Philippe.The wines of Chteau Mouton Rothschild truly need no introduction as they are widely recognized as one of the worlds greatest wines. The Chateau Mouton Rothschild vineyard is mostly situated in a hillock called the Plateau de Mouton which is made up of gravel, suitable for vine cultivation. The gentle slopes of the hills favor natural drainage and natural sunlight that allow the growth of the best vines on these hillocks. The vines of this land with the support of the natural land topography and climatic factors give the plants elegant, powerful, richly tannic, and long-lived wines.