Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 1988
Bordeaux wine 1er Grand Cru Classé
The 1988 has an aroma of exotic spices, minerals, blackcurrants, and oak. In the mouth, it is a much firmer, tougher, more obviously tannic wine than the 1989. It is a beautifully made 1988 that will last 20-30 years, but the astringency of the tannins is slightly troubling. Patience will be a necessity for purchasers of this wine.
Wine Spectator : 92 points
Robert Parker : 89 points
Your Cellarman : 92 points
Red wine 1988
- Area : Bordeaux
- Name : Pauillac
- Grape variety : Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Merlot
- Structure : Ample, Dense, Powerful, Rich, Tannic, Thick
- Families of flavor : Cedar, Chocolat, Coffee, Mokka, Spices, Tobacco
- Conservation : A boire jusqu'en 2020
- Temperature of service : 17°
- Mets/wines agreements : Canard sauce aux truffes, Côte de boeuf aux cèpes, Filets de marcassin rôti
- Capacity : Bottle (0,75 L)
Description of the Château Mouton Rothschild
The 1988 has an aroma of exotic spices, minerals, blackcurrants, and oak. In the mouth, it is a much firmer, tougher, more obviously tannic wine than the 1989. It is a beautifully made 1988 that will last 20-30 years, but the astringency of the tannins is slightly troubling. Patience will be a necessity for purchasers of this wine.
Robert Parker : 89 points
"The 1988 has an aroma of exotic spices, minerals, blackcurrants, and oak. In the mouth, it is a much firmer, tougher, more obviously tannic wine than the 1989. It is a beautifully made 1988 that will last 20-30 years, but the astringency of the tannins is slightly troubling. Patience will be a necessity for purchasers of this wine. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2030." (1993)
Wine Spectator : 92 points
"Very pretty aromas of vanilla, tobacco, berry and chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied, with soft tannins and a berry, chocolate finish. Not very dense. This pales compared with the other top Pauillacs. I never thought this was a perfect wine, but it gives great pleasure." (2009)
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