Mouton Rothschild 2020 1.5L

The 2020 Mouton Rothschild presents a profound, dark, garnet-hued cherry red, captivating the eye with its deep richness. The refined and intricate bouquet unfolds with remarkable ripe black fruit, evolving with aeration to unveil aromas of blackcurrant and aniseed, complemented by nuances of flint and a subtle hint of cigar box. The palate, characterized by a smooth yet full-bodied entry, introduces highly precise tannins that achieve a harmonious equilibrium with the refinement of minty and smoky undertones. Mineral and blackberry fruit notes intertwine, creating a captivating journey through the wine's layers of complexity. The finish, complete and exceptionally long, eloquently expresses the nobility inherent in Chateau Mouton Rothschild Cabernet Sauvignon, leaving a lasting impression of sophistication and finesse.

Robert Parker - 100 Points

"The 2020 Mouton Rothschild is a striking wine and one that I regretted not purchasing en primeur as soon as it landed in my glass. Offering up complex aromas of minty cassis, pencil shavings, loamy soil, cigar wrapper, espresso roast and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, broad and layered, with terrific concentrated, beautifully refined tannins and a long, penetrating finish. Checking in at 12.8% alcohol, its incipient complexity, ineffable sense of completeness and exquisite balance mark it out as the purists' choice among the trio of 2018, 2019 and 2020. In this vintage, the lots that made it into the blend were largely confined to the core gravel terroirs that represent Mouton's heart, meaning that there's a little less to go around. This was the first vintage overseen by Mouton's new technical director, Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy, and he has begun with a flying start."

Antonio Galloni - 97 Points

"The 2020 Mouton Rothschild has a taut and fresh bouquet, vibrant black fruit, cedar and graphite - wonderful mineralité that floods through in this First Growth. This is a less flamboyant than the 2019, yet arguably more sophisticated and terroir-driven. The palate is medium-bodied with fine filigree tannins, an unerring sense of symmetry here, gradually building in the mouth towards a distinctively classically styled and quite persistent finish, pencil lead lingering on the aftertaste. This is an outstanding/upstanding Mouton-Rothschild."