Description
The last time I tasted the 1996 Mouton Rothschild (maybe a couple of years ago?), I recall it was a bit broody and closed. This showing was anything but! Deep garnet in color, it sashays out of the glass with lavishly dressed, gregarious crème de cassis, baked blackberries and plum pudding scents plus touches of menthol, fenugreek, star anise and sandalwood with fleeting glimpses at dried rose petals and oolong tea. The full-bodied palate is richly fruited, opulent and oh-so seductive, with bags of youthful black fruit and lovely finely grained tannins, finishing with fantastic freshness and length. This was tasted from jeroboam in September 2019.
- Alcohol %: 12.5%
- Decant Time: 2 hours
- Taste: black fruit, cherry, blackberry, cedarwood, mint, floral, oak, silky tannins, opulent, dense
- Food Matching: grilled lamb, beef tenderloin, mature cheeses, roasted duck
- Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
: 77%,
Merlot
: 13%,
Cabernet Franc
: 10%,
Tasting note
1996 年的武當酒莊是一款來自法國波雅克的傑作。這款酒呈深紅寶石色，散發出濃郁、溫暖且成熟的黑色水果香氣，並伴有咖啡渣的氣息。口感豐滿而奢華，單寧絲滑，酸度宜人。餘韻溫暖，隨著酒的開放，果香不斷展現出更多的豐富層次。這款平衡極佳的葡萄酒是釀酒師 Patrick Léon 精湛技藝和葡萄園及酒窖精心呵護的見證。
The 1996 Chateau Mouton Rothschild is a masterpiece from Pauillac, France. This wine boasts a dark ruby-red color with black-fruit aromas that are intense, warm, and ripe, complemented by notes of coffee grounds. The palate is full and opulent, with silky-smooth tannins and lovely acidity. The finish is warm with a continuous unfolding of fruit, showing additional opulence as the wine opens. This well-balanced wine is a testament to the exceptional winemaking of Patrick Léon and the meticulous care taken in the vineyard and cellar.
