1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac [JS93][WS92]

Producer: Chateau Mouton Rothschild  Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France  Blend: Bordeaux Red Blend  Year: 1988  James Suckling, 93 Points  "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."  Wine Spectator, 92 Points  "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.—'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. 20,000 cases made."  Alcohol: 12.5%  *Discounts do not apply to items like this one in the Fine & Rare category. Price and availability in store may vary.