Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1996
Pauillac, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled
Tasting Note: At the opening tasting at the chteau: full, rich, toasty, lovely Cabernet Sauvignon aroma. My top mark at a major tasting in 2000. Many layers of fragrance and flavour, 'mocha' constantly noted. Two recent tastings summarised: very deep and intense; very fragrant, crisp fruit, whiff of mocha and chocolate; sweet, fleshy; touch of liquorice and black pepper, delicious flavour, leathery tannins. Last tasted September 2005 (*****) 2012 - 2030. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1996
Pauillac, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled
Tasting Note: At the opening tasting at the chteau: full, rich, toasty, lovely Cabernet Sauvignon aroma. My top mark at a major tasting in 2000. Many layers of fragrance and flavour, 'mocha' constantly noted. Two recent tastings summarised: very deep and intense; very fragrant, crisp fruit, whiff of mocha and chocolate; sweet, fleshy; touch of liquorice and black pepper, delicious flavour, leathery tannins. Last tasted September 2005 (*****) 2012 - 2030. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
