- Unit price
- 798,67 €per l
D6-1318-1318-98
1998
12.50%
0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Merlot 12%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Bordeaux-Pauillac , France
Parker about Château Mouton Rothschild 1998
Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, the 1998 Mouton Rothschild is deep garnet-brick in color with lovely crème de cassis, dried roses, hoisin and baking spice notes with underlying notions of dried cherries and mulberries plus touches of wood smoke, incense and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied and packed with rich fruit framed by firm, chewy tannins, it is stacked with complex, evolving flavors and finishes with incredibly long-lasting perfumed notes. According to winemaker Philippe Dhalluin, this needs about three hours of decanting at this stage. I simply love the place this wine is in right now, possessing plenty of mature, tertiary characters yet still sporting bags of fruit. It won't be fading anytime soon either and should cellar nicely for 20-25+ more years.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux-Pauillac |
| Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Merlot 12%, Cabernet Franc 2% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 12.50% |
| Füllstand | Into Neck |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Château Mouton Rothschild, Lieu-Dit Le Pouyalet, 33250 Pauillac, France |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant at 10-12°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2018 - 2043 |
| Parker Punkte | 97 |
| Jahrgang | 1998 |
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Château Mouton Rothschild 1998
The 1998 Château Mouton Rothschild is an outstanding Pauillac from a vintage marked by challenges, but ultimately produced wines of remarkable quality. The 1998 Mouton Rothschild combines the power and structure of typical Pauillac wines with remarkable finesse and elegance.
In the glass, the wine presents a deep, dense ruby red with a hint of garnet at the rim, indicating its incipient ripeness. The bouquet is complex and layered, with intense aromas of black currants, cassis, and ripe blackberries, accompanied by subtle hints of tobacco, cedarwood, and truffle. Barrel aging adds subtle notes of vanilla, mocha, and a hint of roasted nuts, which blend harmoniously into the overall picture. A subtle yet distinctive mineral note underscores the depth and complexity of the wine.
On the palate, the 1998 Château Mouton Rothschild presents itself as powerful yet balanced, with impressive structure and fine-grained tannins that have now integrated well, giving the wine a velvety texture. The dark fruit flavors continue on the palate, supported by a lively acidity that lends the wine freshness and vitality. Over time, additional layers of chocolate, leather, and a subtle spice unfold, rounding out and deepening the taste experience.
The finish is long, complex, and persistent, with a harmonious aftertaste of ripe fruit and an elegant wood spice that gently fades away. The Château Mouton Rothschild 1998 is wonderfully ripe for drinking, but could easily age for several more years in the cellar and develop additional nuances.
This wine pairs perfectly with fine dishes such as rack of lamb, beef fillet, or game, as well as with aged cheeses. It offers a profound and luxurious drinking experience that perfectly expresses the classic elegance and terroir of Pauillac in a vintage like 1998.