Lot 251 , 1996 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Premier Cru Classe Pauillac (12), (In bond at EHD)

1996 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Premier Cru Classe Pauillac (12)
(In bond at EHD) 97
Jancis Robinson
The last time I tasted the 1996 Mouton Rothschild (maybe a couple of years ago?), I recall it was a bit broody and closed. This showing was anything but! Deep garnet in color, it sashays out of the glass with lavishly dressed, gregarious crème de cassis, baked blackberries and plum pudding scents plus touches of menthol, fenugreek, star anise and sandalwood with fleeting glimpses at dried rose petals and oolong tea. The full-bodied palate is richly fruited, opulent and oh-so seductive, with bags of youthful black fruit and lovely finely grained tannins, finishing with fantastic freshness and length. This was tasted from jeroboam in September 2019.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
31st October 2019
£4,400-5,000

Condition:
From the private cellar of an iconic trade collector and stored in immaculate conditions since its release.