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Mouton Rothschild 2006 (750ML)
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2006 was a year of surprises, marked by unusual conditions. Generally speaking, the weather was hot and dry, with much higher temperatures than the seasonal average. However, the harvest produced a crop of fully mature grapes in excellent condition. With Cabernet Sauvignon predominant, the blend of Château Mouton Rothschild 2006 expresses a complex and intense array of aromas, combining fruit (bilberry) and milky notes with the toasted aromas (blond tobacco, incense, toasted hazelnut) of judicious oak. The precise and harmonious attack is prolonged by fresh and crisp, richly flavored tannins, while the palate is full, creamy, and powerful. Château Mouton Rothschild 2006 is in the line of the great classics produced by the estate.
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Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Pauillac
Color
Red
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
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Critic Reviews
Wine Advocate
96 Points
96 Points, Neal Martin, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Tasted at the Mouton-Rothschild vertical in London, the 2006 Mouton-Rothschild was really the wine that put winemaker Philippe Dhalluin on the map, in the sense that unlike the 2005 born in a great vintage, this 2006 had to transcend it. It remains one of the standouts of the growing season and actually replicates previous showings just the week earlier and in January. As expected, the nose has quite brilliant delineation with blackberry, graphite, here an almost cold slate-like scent. The palate is harmonious with the carefully judged acidity, fine-grain tannin and immense detail on the finish. Recent bottles suggest that it may close up for several years, in which case, either enjoy this in the next few months or cellar this for a few years and receive vinous dividends down the line. Tasted May 2016." 01/17
Neal Martin
97 Points
97 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2005 Mouton Rothschild clearly has a fresher bouquet than the Clerc Milon or Armailhac: copious black fruit, cedar, graphite and violet scents soar from the glass, entrancing with beautiful delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, quite poised and less ferrous than some of its peers. Mint and veins of dark chocolate are flanked by cracked black pepper towards the bold yet controlled finish. This is drinking supremely well now—a classy Mouton Rothschild that represents the apex of achievement in that decade. Tasted at the château. (Drink between 2025-2055)" 06/24
Jeb Dunnuck
96 Points
96 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com: "I loved the 2006 Château Mouton Rothschild, a complex, nuanced, flawlessly balanced Mouton based on 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot. Tobacco, cedarwood, lead pencil shavings, and both red and black fruits define the bouquet, and this is clearly in its prime drink window, with a terrific mix of ripe fruit and just developing secondary aromas. Full-bodied and concentrated, with sweet tannins, this elegant, layered, silky 2006 has another 20 years of prime drinking. The label comes from the famed English portrait painter Lucien Freud (1922-2011)." 05/23
