Description
Last tasted three or four years ago, the 2004 Mouton-Rothschild is a satisfactory wine, even if in my opinion it pales again subsequent success in so-called "challenging" vintages such as 2006 or 2008. It came across tight and broody on the nose, a hint of seaweed tincturing the black fruit, later on a whiff of smoke. It does not feel as refined as either the 2004 Lafite-Rothschild or the 2004 Latour. The palate is medium-bodied and shows more class than the aromatics: cohesive and with just the right amount of grip, a little chewy perhaps but with a pleasant saline sensation towards the "correct" finish. It ticks all the boxes but does not go that extra mile. Tasted September 2016.
- Alcohol %: 12.5%
- Decant Time: 2 hours
- Taste: cassis, blackcurrant, cedary oak, fresh acidity, mocha, toasted notes
- Food Matching: Roast lamb, Beef Wellington, Mushroom risotto, Aged hard cheeses
- Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
: 69%,
Merlot
: 15%,
Cabernet Franc
: 13%,
Petit Verdot
: 3%,
Tasting note
2004年的武當牧羊人堡展現了波亞克葡萄酒的宏偉風格，帶來一場豐富純淨的黑加侖子和醋栗音樂會，並由清新的雪松橡木優雅地勾勒出輪廓。品嚐這款酒，您會發現新鮮的酸度和細膩的單寧和諧地融合，創造出中等至飽滿的酒體，既柔和又有力。酒精的平衡與風味的複雜性，包括摩卡和烤香氣，共同締造出悠長、和諧的尾韻。這款酒雖然已經表達豐富，但隨著時間的推移，它將繼續演變，承諾帶來更加和諧的體驗。
The 2004 Chateau Mouton Rothschild is a testament to the grandeur of Pauillac wines, offering a symphony of rich, pure cassis and blackcurrant notes, elegantly framed by clean, cedary oak. On the palate, this wine reveals a harmonious blend of fresh acidity and fine tannins, creating a medium to full body that is both supple and gripping. The balance of alcohol and the complexity of flavors, including mocha and toasted nuances, culminate in a long, harmonious finish. This wine, while already expressive, will continue to evolve, promising an even more harmonious experience with time.
