Baron Philippe de Rothschild
Mouton Rothschild For Philippine Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
The 3rd wine at the First Growth Bordeaux lunch at the Downs Club last Saturday. My contribution to the lunch. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Opulent and Powerful. The experts say this is a 50 year wine and tasting it now at 39 years currently it will definitely not have an issue reaching 50 years. Mint, spice and black fruits. The masses of dry tannins 20 years ago are starting to resolve. Jancis wondered in 2004 if they would ever soften. I have one left which I hope to drink on its 50th birthday in 2036 if I am still around. This was the oldest wine in the lineup and also the most robust.
The 3rd wine at the First Growth Bordeaux lunch at the Downs Club last Saturday. My contribution to the lunch. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Opulent and Powerful. The experts say this is a 50 year wine and tasting it now at 39 years currently it will definitely not have an issue reaching 50 years. Mint, spice and black fruits. The masses of dry tannins 20 years ago are starting to resolve. Jancis wondered in 2004 if they would ever soften. I have one left which I hope to drink on its 50th birthday in 2036 if I am still around. This was the oldest wine in the lineup and also the most robust.
May 17th, 20251986 vintage. This is still incredibly young. Telltale lead pencil, cassis, cedar wood. A massive Mouton that just starts to show its potential.
1986 vintage. This is still incredibly young. Telltale lead pencil, cassis, cedar wood. A massive Mouton that just starts to show its potential.
May 25th, 2023
Another incredible bottle that was enjoyed in Fort Worth, Texas. So much fun to see the fellas and enjoy some great bottles together. @Shawn R for bringing this beauty. Enjoyed with @MikeR @Shay A
Another incredible bottle that was enjoyed in Fort Worth, Texas. So much fun to see the fellas and enjoy some great bottles together. @Shawn R for bringing this beauty. Enjoyed with @MikeR @Shay A
Apr 12th, 2022
Supple and lush. Layers of luxuriant fruit. Really good. Profound and long. surprisingly open and succulent
Supple and lush. Layers of luxuriant fruit. Really good. Profound and long. surprisingly open and succulent
May 8th, 2019
I have had the pleasure of experiencing this vintage a few time and found this time delivered just like the past. Decanted four hours and drank over the next 4+ hours. Classic Bordeaux on the nose with no sings of age. Could this be a 50+ year wine? Red fruit with truffle and Asian spice on the palate. Tannins and acid are nearly perfect with an lingering finish that sails for over a minute. What I find so intriguing is the wine only got better as time went one. Stellar!
I have had the pleasure of experiencing this vintage a few time and found this time delivered just like the past. Decanted four hours and drank over the next 4+ hours. Classic Bordeaux on the nose with no sings of age. Could this be a 50+ year wine? Red fruit with truffle and Asian spice on the palate. Tannins and acid are nearly perfect with an lingering finish that sails for over a minute. What I find so intriguing is the wine only got better as time went one. Stellar!
1 person found it helpfulJan 26th, 2019
Special bottle shared with a good friend in Chicago!!!
Special bottle shared with a good friend in Chicago!!!
1 person found it helpfulSep 15th, 2018Dad brought this one out from his collection! Has aged beautifully!! Notes of blackberry and heavy fruit. Great smell and opened up nicely!
Dad brought this one out from his collection! Has aged beautifully!! Notes of blackberry and heavy fruit. Great smell and opened up nicely!
1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2018
Initially thought this might be corked, took 30min for the funkiness to blow off. Nose was neutral after half hr and exploded with black fruit and forrest floor after an hr. Needed 2+ hr decant and didn’t disappoint. Rich with subtle power. Peaking now-to next few yrs.
Initially thought this might be corked, took 30min for the funkiness to blow off. Nose was neutral after half hr and exploded with black fruit and forrest floor after an hr. Needed 2+ hr decant and didn’t disappoint. Rich with subtle power. Peaking now-to next few yrs.
Jun 19th, 2023Perhaps problem with the fridge. Surprisingly flat.
Perhaps problem with the fridge. Surprisingly flat.
Dec 10th, 2022