2001 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Description
A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, the opaque purple-colored, chunky 2001 Mouton-Rothschild does not possess the finesse and stature often achieved by this first-growth. It offers a tell-tale cassis-scented nose, and a monolithic, medium to full-bodied style with relatively high, austere tannin in the finish (a characteristics I also noticed in cask). A dry, angular, backward effort for the vintage, it should be forgotten for at least a decade. Let’s hope the fruit continues to expand and sweeten, but that’s no sure thing. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025+. Robert Parker
- Alcohol %: 12.5%
- Decant Time: 2 hours
- Taste: Cassis, Cedar, Blackcurrant, Bilberry, Leather, Smoke
- Food Matching: Roast lamb, Beef Wellington, Mushroom risotto, Aged hard cheeses
- Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 86%, Merlot : 12%, Cabernet Franc : 2%,
Tasting note
2001年的武當羅斯柴爾德莊園酒，來自著名的波亞克產區，是波爾多釀酒工藝的典範。這款酒呈現出深邃的暗紅寶石色澤，幾乎不透光，預示著其複雜的內涵。香氣上，緊緻的黑醋栗香氣迎面而來；口感上，則展現出由雪松主導的封閉結構，新鮮的酸度使黑醋栗的果味更為活躍。目前的單寧結構堅硬，顯示出這是一款值得耐心等待的佳釀。悉心處理的雪松橡木增添了酒的平衡感，而悠長的雪松餘韻，承諾著未來果實將會綻放的時刻。
The 2001 Chateau Mouton Rothschild from the esteemed Pauillac appellation is a testament to the grandeur of Bordeaux's winemaking. This vintage exhibits a deep, dark ruby-red hue that is nearly opaque, hinting at the complexity within. The nose is greeted with a tight bouquet of cassis, while the palate unfolds to reveal a closed structure dominated by cedar and a fresh acidity that enlivens the cassis fruit. The tannic backbone is currently unyielding, suggesting a wine that will reward patience. The well-handled cedary oak complements the wine's balance, and the finish is long and cedary, promising a future where the fruit will blossom with time.
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