1980 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Premier Cru Classe, Pauillac

Colour: Red

Vintage: 1980

Region: Bordeaux

% Alcohol: 14.99

90-92 NM

74 RMPJ

1980 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Premier Cru Classe, Pauillac

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Tasting Notes and Scores

90-92 NM

A complete shock to everyone who tasted this blind at La Trouvaille. Tasted alongside Lynch Bages 66, a little fatter on the nose with notes of cedar and cooked meats. Good poise and freshness. The palate has good depth, smooth tannins and quite vivacious. Full of life and vigour. Where does the concentration come from? Who cares - a wine that stuck two fingers up at all its critics who have ever dismissed this wine. Lovely. Tasted February 2004.

Neal Martin

74 RMPJ

This is an uninspiring effort from Mouton, notwithstanding the vintage conditions that were unfavorable. It is medium ruby in color, with a stemmy, stalky, unripe aroma, lean, austere, overly tannic flavors, and an astringent finish. Time may help, but I have my doubts. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 10/83.

Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Wine Advocate

1998-01-01