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Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1998 750ml
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The 1998 Rothschild is deeply colored, the wine is an attractive purple-red. The relatively discreet first nose displays aromas of black fruit, blackcurrant and leather with a mineral cast, while more intense, oaky notes appear on airing, together with a touch of mocha. The clean and well-structured attack displays a lovely, acidulated freshness that heralds high-quality texture. Powerful and smooth tannins support a mid-palate of surprising volume and depth, leading into a powerful and elegant finish. Tamayo?s painting, with its abundant richness of color, ranging from pastel shades to the most flamboyant red, displays a radiant inner energy in which Octavio Paz sees a ?constellation of forces?. In his works, disturbing, even hallucinatory creatures seem to emanate at once from immemorial tradition and from the artist?s unconscious. In 1990, Tamayo agreed to create an original artwork for the Mouton Rothschild label. Fate decreed otherwise, but his family wanted the master?s wish to be fulfilled. So to illustrate the 1998 vintage they gave us ?Brindis?, a man proposing a toast: a commonplace ritual that Tamayo transforms, under a glowing sun, into striking allegory of raw desire. 96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateLike many of its peers, the 1998 has filled out spectacularly. Now in the bottle, this opaque black/purple-colored offering has increased in stature, richness, and size. A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc (57% of the production was utilized), it is an extremely powerful, super-concentrated wine offering notes of roasted espresso, creme de cassis, smoke, new saddle leather, graphite, and licorice. It is massive, with awesome concentration, mouth-searing tannin levels, and a saturated flavor profile that grips the mouth with considerable intensity. 91 Points - Wine SpectatorBlackberry and violets on the nose, with hints of roses. Sweet tobacco too. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and round tannins. 91 Points - James SucklingThis is spicy and peppery with dried fruits and currants. It's full and velvety on the palate, showing pretty berries and toasted coffee beans. Long, long finish.
| ABV: | - |
| Distillery: | - |
| Vintage: | 1998 |
| Region: | Bordeaux |
| Size: | 750 ml |
| Availability: | In Stock |
