2005 Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1. Cru

France / Bordeaux / Medoc / Haut-Medoc / Pauillac 1. Cru Rouge
 
2005 Château Mouton Rothschild 1st Grand Cru Classé has an attractive, deep and dark colour with a slightly orange tinge. Refined oak, toast and vanilla notes mingle with wild berry fruit on the elegant and complex nose. Touches of mint and spice complete the array, bringing freshness and originality. The palate is both powerful and substantial, revealing attractively close-knit, juicy and succulent tannins combined with cinnamon, cigar-box, blackcurrant and blackberry notes which enhance the impression of fullness of flavour. The finish is very long, carried by a touch of sweetness and the perfect expression of rich, ripe Cabernet Sauvignon typical of great Pauillac vintages.
 
The label of the 2005 vintage is illustrated by an original artwork by the artist Giuseppe Penone.
 
Blend:
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc.
 
Ratings vintage 2005:
La Revue du Vin de France: 19.5/20.
Bettane & Desseauve: 19.5/20.
Vinum Wine Magazine: 18.5/20.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate: 98/100.
The Wine Front: 98/100.
The Wine Cellar Insider/Jeff Leve: 98/100.
Falstaff Magazin: 97/100.
Jean-Marc Quarin: 96/100.
Jeannie Cho Lee: 96/100.
Wine Spectator: 95/100.
Wine Enthusiast: 95/100.
CellarTracker: 95/100.