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2003 Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac

2003 Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac

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Vinous

Review Date: 05/2016

A heady, exotic wine, the 2003 Mouton Rothschild takes hold of all the senses. The ripeness and exuberance of the year comes through in spades as this dramatic, opulent wine shows off its radiant personality. The 2003 can be enjoyed now, but it could also use another few years for the tannins to soften. Still, the 2003 is pretty hard to resist today. This is an exceptional, deeply satisfying Mouton endowed with notable richness but also exceptional balance. Hints of toffee, torrefaction and dark spices are laced into the finish. In 2003 the blend is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, all brought in between a fairly narrow window of ten days between September 15 and 25. (AG)

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Professional Reviews

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Int'l Wine Review

Review Date: 09/2019
The 2003 Château Mouton Rothschild is an exceptional showing considering the difficult conditions of historically high temperatures and little rain fall the vintage offered. That said, the ’03 has turned out to be quite a success, and is showing remarkably well at this stage. Composed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot this instantly bursts open to inviting aromas black currants, cherries, savory herbs, tobacco, dried spices and roasted coffee. This further impresses on the palate, at is displays a gorgeous medium-plus body, with a wonderful velvety texture and beautifully integrated tannins that result in a seamless transition into the harmonious finish. (JD)

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Wine Enthusiast

Review Date: 05/2006
This wine is dominated by new wood, which goes right through the big, dark fruit flavors and tannins. Very ripe cassis flavors are under this wood, waiting likely for many years before the wood flavors subside. This is very much in the modern, polished style of Mouton today, made even more pronounced by the heat of the 2003 vintage. (RV)

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Wine Spectator

Review Date: 03/2017
Shows the heat of the vintage, as well as the slightly extracted feel of Dhalluin's predecessor, with a hint of jamminess to the mix of raspberry, plum and fig fruit, along with melted licorice, charred cedar and singed vanilla bean accents and a very light echo of caramel through the finish. Even with all that, there's a flash of minty freshness lurking throughout. There's lots here, but it's a bit atypical. (JM)
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Staff Reviews

Clyde Beffa Jr.
Review Date: 07/2013
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Spicy, smoky aromas with meaty nuances and coffee on the nose. Toasty oak flavors with black fruits abounding. A very sexy wine with good palate impression. Power behind elegance right now. Very good. 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. **.5

Notes

The 2003 is a widely acclaimed vintage in Bordeaux, and the Mouton-Rothschild label artwork — like the legendary 1953 vintage before it — celebrates a significant anniversary for the estate. The Château was acquired by the Rothschild family in 1853 and renamed, only two years before the Bordeaux Classification system. Throughout its storied history, Château Mouton has been a transformative leader — producing wines of equally unique character.

Product Details

Origin: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

Type/Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

SKU: #1025606