Château Mouton Rothschild 1989 (12 BT)

Château Mouton Rothschild 1989

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

u. 5bn, labels slightly wrinkled, 7 slightly scuffed, 2 slightly peeling from bottom left, 1 slightly scuffed capsule

Label Artist: Georg Baselitz

Cabernet Sauvignon 78%, Cabernet Franc 14%, Merlot 8%. The Merlot was picked from 6 September and the Cabernet between 16 and 25 September, the earliest vintage at Mouton. In 2023, an incredibly rich, heathery nose, with cassis impact and breed - and all at 12.5%! On the palate, the sheer impact is extraordinary, welcoming and warm. So fresh, especially for such a hot year. Flavours of damsons and brambles. The magnums have a thicker, velvety feel in the mouth, but the sensual imprint is the same. Watch out for the mocha finish. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 90

12 bts (owc)

Provenance

Previously purchased from auction houses including Sotheby's. Recently removed from private temperature-controlled storage. Property of a gentleman. Part of a larger collection.