2010 Mouton Rothschild (750ml 6-Pack OWC) (FUTURE ARRIVAL)

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Vintage: 2010
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Mouton Rothschild
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Appellation: Pauillac
Producer: Mouton Rothschild
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Medoc

Tasting note: The 2010 Mouton possesses the highest level of Cabernet Sauvignon (94%) of any wine this estate has produced. Combined with 6% Merlot, the wine achieved 13.9% natural alcohol. Under director Philippe Dalhuin, the harvest was accomplished between September 28 and October 13, and only 49% of the crop made it into this powerful effort. Reminiscent of the 1986, it is a 50-60 year wine that is not meant for consumers looking for near-term gratification. This backward, tannic, full-bodied, exceptionally promising 2010 reveals enormous weight along with extravagant levels of precise, fresh boysenberry and creme de cassis fruit. The abundant minerality is due no doubt to the fresh acidity. In need of at least 15 years of cellaring, it will undoubtedly remain an infant at age 25 (as does the 1986). (97-100pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: May 2011
Score: 97-100
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: This is pure Mouton. The aromas to this wine are so fabulous. I thought right away back to the 1947, one of the great classics of Mouton. Menthol, minty, light eucalyptus, currants and dark fruits on the nose. Full bodied, with super intense and powerful fruit and tannins. So unique for a first growth. Almost all Cab. Magnificent. This is clearly better than 2009. 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Merlot. (99-100pts. James Suckling)

Tasted: Apr. 2011
Score: 95-96pts.
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: Mouton Rothschild represents the largest percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon used in blend in the history of the chateau at 94%. The remainder is Merlot. The wine reached 14% alcohol, which is slightly higher than the estate achieved in 2009. From 49% of the harvest, which already experienced low yields due to the weather, the wine achieved natural concentration. Inky dark ruby with purple edges, abundant scents of cedar, truffle, tobacco, boysenberry, cassis, and hints of blueberry prepare your palate for a bath in pure Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich silk textures, power and refined elegance with a suave, exotic, opulent style is the signature of this wine which explodes on your palate and continues to broaden and expand in flavor. This is a great vintage of Mouton which competes with the sublime 2006. (97-100pts. Jeff Leve, Thewinecellarinsider.com)

Tasted: Mar. 2010
Score: 95-96pts.
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: Another battleship in the making, with a massive core of red currant, plum and blackberry fruit laced with iron and roasted apple wood and backed by massive grip. Despite the heft, this is sleek and long, with terrific poise. (95-98pts. Wine Spectator)

Tasted: Apr. 2011
Score: 95-98pts.
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: Dark-hued wine. Subdued nose of fruits - touches of cassis. Elegant on entry then dense, tightly-knit, with average aromatic intensity. The tannic character points to the drought and its consequences on graves soils. We will have to wait and see if the wine develops a more hedonistic character during the elevage. A blend of 94% cabernet sauvignon (the highest percentage ever) and 6% merlot. Alcohol content: 14° - pH levels: 3.8 - IPT:80 -Selection: 49% for the grand vin. (94-95pts. Jean-Marc Quarin)

Tasted: 2011
Score: 94-95pts.
Drink: N/A