Lot 53
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1997 (2)
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1998 (1) 96 WA
Lot 53 Details
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1997 (2)Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1998 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. 1bn; soiled label
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. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050. 96 WA
3 bts. per lot $1,300 - $1,500