Château Mouton Rothschild 1996 (1 IMP)

Château Mouton Rothschild 1996

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

Excellent level and appearance; Excellent niveau et apparence

Label Artist: Gu Gan

Cabernet Sauvignon 77%, Merlot 13%, Cabernet Franc 10%. In 2023, this has come into its own, deep velvet form. A blast of Cabernet Sauvignon on the nose, although there was less in the blend at this time than now. Aromatic and tannic structured on the palate, with the full black fruit to back it up. Precise and incisive. Noble, dramatic stuff and still with years to go. In magnum, even fresher, with huge cassis juiciness emphasising the 'grand vin' status. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 94

1 imperial - 6 litres (owc)

Titans of Bordeaux, featuring a host of Imperials, Jeroboams, double magnums and magnums. This collection spans the 1980s to 2010 and is in truly excellent condition, testament to the quality of the meticulously maintained underground climate-controlled storage. All bought from Sotheby's Wine Department in London, it includes such gems as Lafite 1998 in Imperial, a case of Haut Brion 2000 in bottle and a multi-format Superlot of Pichon Baron 2010.

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid