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Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1986 . Pauillac . 9ts, 2vhs, 1hs, 3nl, 1lscl, 2lwasl, 3cc, 1nc, different importers. Bottle (1... (Total: 12 Btls. )
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1986Pauillac
9ts, 2vhs, 1hs, 3nl, 1lscl, 2lwasl, 3cc, 1nc, different importers
Bottle (12)
"The 1986 Mouton-Rothschild is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot that was picked from 2 October until 16 October. Winemaker Philippe Dhalluin, who was not working at the property back then, told me that the pH was fairly low at 3.54 when it is usually around 3.75, due to the natural tartaric acid in the vines. It has a powerful and intense bouquet as always: exemplary graphite and cedar scents, a touch of black pepper and incense. It seems to unfurl in the glass, like a motor revving its engine. The palate is beautifully balanced with its trademark firm tannic structure, a Mouton-Rothschild with backbone and masculinity. Layers of black fruit intermingling with mint and graphite, a hint of licorice emanating from the Merlot, gently fanning out and my God, it is incredibly long. It is not like the 1985 Mouton-Rothschild that is so fleshy and generous. This is serious, aristocratic Mouton, a true vin de garde and yes, I do think drinkers will have to wait until it reaches its true peak. Sometimes that's just the way it is." (100 pts. Neal Martin, Wine Advocate #228, Dec. 2016)
"The 1986 remains one of my favorite Moutons. A dark, powerful wine, the 1986 is endowed with a vertical sense of structure that is a marvel to behold. Dark stone fruit, smoke, graphite, mocha, soy and licorice are fused together in a marvelously intense, deep Mouton that promises to drink well for another few decades. Tonight, the 1986 is absolutely stunning. The blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot." (99 pts. Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan. 2016)
"Deep garnet-black colour. An incredible array of aromas on the nose: blackberry, black cherry, tobacco, espresso, leather, black olive and loam. The palate is absolutely seamless from first impression to finish, effortlessly building layers of complexity in the mouth and leading to a very long, earth and spice finish. I can’t see how this could possibly be improvement so have no alternative but concede perfection." (100 pts. Lisa Perrotti-Brown, In Asia, May 2009)
"This is finally coming around with such fine tannins and beautiful fruit after all these years. Full and balanced. Historical. And so long. Stunning. Fresh and bright." (100 pts. James Suckling, Sept. 2017)
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2023 March 17 The Lawrence Collection of Fine & Rare Wine Signature® Auction - Beverly Hills #5544 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
March, 2023
17th
Friday
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