Bewertungen
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99 Punkte Robert Parker
Wine Advocate Mrz 2021: "The 2018 Mouton Rothschild is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc—there is also a splash of all the Petit Verdot they had, but it doesn’t even register in the percentage. It has 13.8% alcohol, which is relatively modest for the vintage. Deep garnet-purple colored, it straight away pops with bright, vivacious notes of crushed blackcurrants, juicy blackberries and redcurrant jelly with slowly emerging nuances of candied violets, stewed plums, licorice and black tea, plus a waft of dusty red soil. The medium-bodied palate is built like a brick house with super firm, super ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness supporting the muscular black fruits, finishing long and savory with lingering mineral suggestions. This is so, so delicious and, due to the ripeness of tannins, approachable now. It will be difficult to keep your mitts off it for a good 5-7 years, when all those tightly tucked away nuances should begin to emerge. After that, it should improve over the course of 25 years or more and drink for 40+."
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20 Punkte Weinwisser
"86 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 12 % Merlot, 2 % Cabernet Franc. Purpurgranat mit satter Mitte und lila Rand. Was für ein erotisches Parfüm nach reifen Waldhimbeeren, erkaltetem Hagebuttentee und schwarzen Johannisbeeren. Im zweiten Ansatz parfümierter Pfeifentabak, Earl-Grey-Noten und ein Hauch Minze. Am kräftigen Gaumen mit engem Tanningerüst und verlangenden Gerbstoffen, ein mit Muskeln dicht besetzter Körper. Im katapultartigen Finale ein nicht aufhörendes Feuerwerk von Heidelbeerdrops, schwarzem Bergpfeffer und dunklen Röstnoten - einen solchen Hammer-Mouton habe ich bisher noch nicht erlebt, mit gigantischem Zug und Länge, was für eine Pauillac-Sexbombe! Dafür kann es nur 20/20 geben! "
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99 Punkte Falstaff
"Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezenter Wasserrand. Reife Kirschen, ein Hauch von Nougat, zart rotbeerig unterlegt, facettenreiches Bukett. Hochelegant, rote Kirschenkirschen, feine Extraktsüße, superfeine"
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100 Punkte James Suckling
"I am a little bit speechless about this one. I have not seen such earthy and totally deep character of the soil in a young Mouton in my career. Of course, I didn’t taste 1945 or 1959 when they were young, but I have been lucky enough to have a few bottles in my life. There is really terroir-driven character to this. Layered and so intense with polished and incredible tannins."
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100 Punkte Decanter
"This has so much tannic power, with density, layers and structure along with layers of blackberry, liquorice, baked earth, cigar box and the signature exotic spices of Mouton. A big, textured and complex wine that is taking it all in its stride. 100% new oak. There is the tiniest touch of Petit Verdot in the blend, but under 1%, so it’s not in the official figures. 62% of production went into the grand vin."
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100/100 Punkte Jane Anson: "I'm not alone in considering this one of the all-time great Moutons - it was awarded World's Greatest Wine is a competition last year that saw numerous rounds of blind tasting. It's worth your while to find out why - this is a powerhouse of beautiful fruits - layer upon concentrated layer of blackberry, cassis, liquorice, baked earth, cigar box, black truffle and the signature smoked and grilled spices of Mouton. The tannins are velvety but determined, holding on to their fruit with no intention of letting go for another few decades."
