1 dozen bottles per lot
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Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 2003
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
In original wooden case
"This massive Mouton-Rothschild is a blend of 76 Cabernet Sauvignon, 14 Merlot, 8 Cabernet Franc and 2 Petit Verdot. A formidable black/purple to the rim, the wine offers up a tight but promising nose of scorched earth, crème de cassis, licorice, and charcoal notes followed by meaty, powerful, unctuous flavors that are huge, dense, tannic, and backward. Last year I thought it was somewhat similar to the 1982, and after 9 months of barrel-aging, I have begun thinking of a hypothetical blend of both the 1982 and 1986. Incredibly different from the Lafite-Rothschild, which is so unctuous and plush, this is muscular, backward, and just humongous in size, a true giant from Pauillac. But prospective purchasers be forewarned- patience will be a virtue. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #158 (Apr 2005)
1 dozen bottles per lot
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
In original wooden case
"This massive Mouton-Rothschild is a blend of 76 Cabernet Sauvignon, 14 Merlot, 8 Cabernet Franc and 2 Petit Verdot. A formidable black/purple to the rim, the wine offers up a tight but promising nose of scorched earth, crème de cassis, licorice, and charcoal notes followed by meaty, powerful, unctuous flavors that are huge, dense, tannic, and backward. Last year I thought it was somewhat similar to the 1982, and after 9 months of barrel-aging, I have begun thinking of a hypothetical blend of both the 1982 and 1986. Incredibly different from the Lafite-Rothschild, which is so unctuous and plush, this is muscular, backward, and just humongous in size, a true giant from Pauillac. But prospective purchasers be forewarned- patience will be a virtue. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #158 (Apr 2005)
1 dozen bottles per lot