Château Mouton Rothschild 2005 (6x150cl)

Château Mouton Rothschild 2005 (6x150cl)

Stock originally bought SIB on Liv-ex is now lying IB at LCB Tilbury, UK

During inspection the lid cracked, otherwise pristine stock

The 2005 Mouton Rothschild is composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-brick in color, it soars from the glass with an opulent, flamboyant nose of blackcurrant cordial, black cherry preserves, and violets with licorice, espresso, and clove oil in the background. Medium to full-bodied, this is a more structured face of Mouton, delivering a firm backbone of ripe, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and decadent. Still so youthful, this is just the opening act for this show-stopper, but what an entrance! Drink it now to 2060+. Philippine de Rothchild was still in charge of the estate at this time and Philippe Dhalluin, who started in 2004, was the winemaker.

98+  Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, July 2022