Mouton Rothschild 2013

Pauillac, First Growth

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Tasting Notes
The 2013 Mouton-Rothschild has a conservative, straight-laced, tobacco-stained bouquet, nicely defined but lacking genuine depth. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, balanced with tobacco and red berry fruit, moderate depth with touches of dried herbs lining the finish. I can imagine this becoming approachable within a couple of years and yet the pedigree of the terroir percolates through with aeration. While not a great Mouton-Rothschild by any stretch of the imagination, this is a strong effort in a difficult vintage. Score: 92 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2019-2035 28 October 2016
The Grand Vin is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, the latter close to exceptional according to Philippe Dhalluin. It has less new oak (85%) because the new wooden vats impart their own raw woody character. It has a well-defined, classic bouquet that you might describe as "no frills". It does not have the usual Mouton flamboyance although that is not necessarily a bad thing. The palate is well balanced with clean and mineral-rich black fruit and a pleasant salty character towards the finish. Classic in style, this is a very fine Mouton with real panache. Score: 92 - 94 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2014
The 2013 Mouton Rothschild is the best of the Medoc first-growths in this vintage. It was the smallest crop at Mouton since 1969, even smaller than their 1991. Only 45% of the crop made it into the final blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. One of the few 2013s to reveal serious depth, it displays a dense saturated ruby/purple color along with spicy creme de cassis, licorice and forest floor characteristics. Elegant, medium-bodied and more concentrated than most of its peers, it even reveals some tannins, suggesting 2-5 years of bottle age may be needed. It should last for 15-20 years. Kudos to administrator Philippe Dhalluin. Score: 91 - 93 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2034 01 August 2014
Firm yet nicely integrated tannins form the backbone of the 2013 Mouton-Rothschild, giving the wine much of its energy and focus. Violets, lavender and menthol add nuance to the dark blue/purplish fruit. Mouton is one of the few Left Bank 2013s with dark tonalities of fruit, but the mid-weight structure is very much that of the vintage. The 2013 is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, harvested between September 30 and October 9. Score: 88 - 90 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 01 April 2014
89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc. Sweet, ripe fruit. Finely tuned balance with very gentle tannins. Surprisingly gentle. They match the light body, however, and make it approachable in youth. Straightforward, fruity and digestible, though there is a length and concentration that suggests grander development awaits. (17+) Score: 17 Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2028 01 April 2014
89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc. Densely packed currant and cherry fruit. Very silky smooth. Quite lean and linear with cherry, wild strawberry and good freshness. High quality fine tannins. Mouton is usually about power and breadth but this is all about finesse. Score: 92 - 94 Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2014
Superb depth of colour, black fruits nose with spicy notes, slightly roasted coffee and bitter chocolate on the palate, Mouton's exotic hints, velvety texture, quite beautifully made. Score: 94 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2018-2035 01 April 2014
Shows solid flesh from the start, with plum paste notes that belie the vintage, bolstered by dark currant, crushed cherry and raspberry coulis flavors. Offers lots of anise and juniper hints through the finish, accented by an echo of licorice snap. Delivers impressive range and depth. Pure. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Tasted non-blind. Score: 91 - 94 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 01 April 2014
Very aromatic and fresh with floral, currant and cherry. Full to medium body, with fine tannins and a bright, fruity finish. I like the way it builds on the palate at the end. Salty too. 89% cabernet sauvignon, 7% merlot, and 4% cabernet franc. Score: 92 - 93 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2014

Tasting Notes

The 2013 Mouton-Rothschild has a conservative, straight-laced, tobacco-stained bouquet, nicely defined but lacking genuine depth. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, balanced with tobacco and red berry fruit, moderate depth with touches of dried herbs lining the finish. I can imagine this becoming approachable within a couple of years and yet the pedigree of the terroir percolates through with aeration. While not a great Mouton-Rothschild by any stretch of the imagination, this is a strong effort in a difficult vintage.

Score: 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2019-2035 28 October 2016

The Grand Vin is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, the latter close to exceptional according to Philippe Dhalluin. It has less new oak (85%) because the new wooden vats impart their own raw woody character. It has a well-defined, classic bouquet that you might describe as "no frills". It does not have the usual Mouton flamboyance although that is not necessarily a bad thing. The palate is well balanced with clean and mineral-rich black fruit and a pleasant salty character towards the finish. Classic in style, this is a very fine Mouton with real panache.

Score: 92 - 94

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2014

The 2013 Mouton Rothschild is the best of the Medoc first-growths in this vintage. It was the smallest crop at Mouton since 1969, even smaller than their 1991. Only 45% of the crop made it into the final blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. One of the few 2013s to reveal serious depth, it displays a dense saturated ruby/purple color along with spicy creme de cassis, licorice and forest floor characteristics. Elegant, medium-bodied and more concentrated than most of its peers, it even reveals some tannins, suggesting 2-5 years of bottle age may be needed. It should last for 15-20 years. Kudos to administrator Philippe Dhalluin.

Score: 91 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2034 01 August 2014

Firm yet nicely integrated tannins form the backbone of the 2013 Mouton-Rothschild, giving the wine much of its energy and focus. Violets, lavender and menthol add nuance to the dark blue/purplish fruit. Mouton is one of the few Left Bank 2013s with dark tonalities of fruit, but the mid-weight structure is very much that of the vintage. The 2013 is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, harvested between September 30 and October 9.

Score: 88 - 90

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 01 April 2014

89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc. Sweet, ripe fruit. Finely tuned balance with very gentle tannins. Surprisingly gentle. They match the light body, however, and make it approachable in youth. Straightforward, fruity and digestible, though there is a length and concentration that suggests grander development awaits. (17+)

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2028 01 April 2014

89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc. Densely packed currant and cherry fruit. Very silky smooth. Quite lean and linear with cherry, wild strawberry and good freshness. High quality fine tannins. Mouton is usually about power and breadth but this is all about finesse.

Score: 92 - 94

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2014

Superb depth of colour, black fruits nose with spicy notes, slightly roasted coffee and bitter chocolate on the palate, Mouton's exotic hints, velvety texture, quite beautifully made.

Score: 94

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2018-2035 01 April 2014

Shows solid flesh from the start, with plum paste notes that belie the vintage, bolstered by dark currant, crushed cherry and raspberry coulis flavors. Offers lots of anise and juniper hints through the finish, accented by an echo of licorice snap. Delivers impressive range and depth. Pure. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Tasted non-blind.

Score: 91 - 94

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 01 April 2014

Very aromatic and fresh with floral, currant and cherry. Full to medium body, with fine tannins and a bright, fruity finish. I like the way it builds on the palate at the end. Salty too. 89% cabernet sauvignon, 7% merlot, and 4% cabernet franc.

Score: 92 - 93

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2014

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