1988 Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
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1988 Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
Bid on this bottle of 1988 Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac (93JS, 92WS). James Suckling: "There's licorice here along with mint, some lead pencil and flowers. It's full and round displaying wonderful vanilla and plum flavors. Very silky and refined yet dense and caressing. A beauty, though it does turn a little dry, always revealing its wood." (11/2015) James Suckling: "There's licorice here along with mint, some lead pencil and flowers. It's full and round displaying wonderful vanilla and plum flavors. Very silky and refined yet dense and caressing. A beauty, though it does turn a little dry, always revealing its wood." (11/2015)
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Auction Item Details
1988 Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
Quantity: 1
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from a reputable source and stored in a temperature controlled cellar.
Fill Level: Very High Shoulder
Label Condition: Bin Soiled Label, Torn Label
Mouton-Rothschild is the newest of the five Bordeaux first growths, as it was elevated in 1973. Mouton is also one of the most recognizable wines in the world, in part due to its artist-produced labels. The 1988 label was produced by modern artist Keith Haring. Mouton Rothschild's vineyards in Pauillac are heavily dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with great exposure and drainage down to the Gironde.
Professional Reviews
93
James Suckling
“There's licorice here along with mint, some lead pencil and flowers. It's full and round displaying wonderful vanilla and plum flavors. Very silky and refined yet dense and caressing. A beauty, though it does turn a little dry, always revealing its wood.” (11/2015)
92
Wine Spectator
“Very pretty aromas of vanilla, tobacco, berry and chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied, with soft tannins and a berry, chocolate finish. Not very dense. This pales compared with the other top Pauillacs. I never thought this was a perfect wine, but it gives great pleasure. *Ranked #2 in Wine Spector Top 100 of 1991* (JS, Web-2009)” (06/2009)
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Jancis Robinson
“Nuanced ruby color. Dense, spicy, exotic nose with definite ingredient X. Not rich but very pure and very Mouton with its grace notes of warm flint stones. Long and nuanced. Really appetizing and aristocratic. 18.5/20 points (JR)” (05/2018)
Product Details
Quantity: 1
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from a reputable source and stored in a temperature controlled cellar.
Fill Level: Very High Shoulder
Label Condition: Bin Soiled Label, Torn Label
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