2016 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Premier Cru Classe, Pauillac 1×1.5L

Vinous 96

The 2016 Mouton-Rothschild is extremely pure on the nose, with mineral-rich black fruit, cedar and violet scents, very delineated and focused, gaining intensity with each swirl of the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, with svelte tannins, fine acidity, very smooth and harmonious, yet maybe not as complex and detailed as the very best ’16s; yet there is a fluidity to this that is wonderful. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting. [Neal Martin, 21/04/2026]

Anticipated maturity: 2030-2060

Robert Parker 100

Composed of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2016 Mouton Rothschild has an opaque garnet-purple color. WOWa the nose explodes from the glass with powerful blackcurrant cordial, black raspberries, blueberry pie and melted chocolate notions, plus suggestions of aniseed, camphor, lifted kirsch and the faintest waft of a subtle floral perfume in the background. Full-bodied, concentrated, bold and totally seductive in the mouth, it has very fine-grained, silt-like tannins, while jam-packed with tightly wound fruit layers, finishing in this wonderful array of mineral sparks. Magic. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 01/10/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2085