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, cedary oak, blackcurrant, fresh acidity, supple tannins, mocha, toasted notes
- Food Matching: Roasted lamb, Beef Wellington, Mushroom risotto, Aged hard cheeses
- Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
: 69%,
Merlot
: 15%,
Cabernet Franc
: 13%,
Petit Verdot
: 3%,
Tasting note
2004年的武當牧羊人堡是波亞克風土的典範。酒體呈現出中等至深的紅寶石色澤，散發出年輕活力的氣息。香氣中，豐富的黑醋栗與清新的雪松橡木完美融合。口感上，新鮮的黑醋栗果實與細膩的單寧結構相得益彰，既有柔和度又不失握感。酒體介於中等至飽滿之間，新鮮的酸度恰到好處地平衡了酒精，使得尾韻長而複雜，和諧至極。這款酒真實地表達了武當葡萄園的卓越風土，那裡的深層礫石土壤和經典的波爾多葡萄品種共同譜寫了這支佳釀。
The 2004 Chateau Mouton Rothschild is a testament to the grandeur of Pauillac. This wine exudes a medium to deep ruby-red hue, revealing its youth and vigor. The nose is a harmonious blend of rich cassis and pristine cedary oak, while the palate is graced with fresh blackcurrant fruit and a fine tannic structure that marries suppleness with grip. The wine's medium to full body is elegantly balanced by fresh acidity, and the alcohol is well-integrated, ensuring the finish is long, complex, and utterly harmonious. This wine is a true expression of the exceptional terroir of the Mouton vineyard, with its deep gravelly soils and classic Bordeaux varietals.
