2009 Mouton Rothschild

100 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Dark ruby, deep colour core, purple reflections. Inviting nuances of ripe cherries and fresh figs, a hint of nougat caramel, fine wood spice with some bourbon vanilla. Juicy and complex on the palate with ripe dark berry fruit, good fruit expression, polished, ripe tannins, mineral in the finish. A fine acidity that gives the wine great elegance and great length, can already be enjoyed to the full at this stage, which does not detract from the certain ageing potential. A fantastically balanced wine whose greatness will be revealed to everyone, whether expert or layman. Already very approachable.

100 POINTS

Falstaff

Inviting nuances of ripe cherries and fresh figs, a hint of nougat caramel, fine oak savouriness with some bourbon vanilla. Juicy, complex, ripe, dark berry fruit, good fruit expression, polished, ripe tannins, mineral in the finish.

99 POINTS

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Mouton Rothschild gives up bold earthy notions of underbrush, tilled soil and fungi over a core of crème de cassis, plum preserves and Indian spices with a waft of camphor. Full-bodied with a firm, velvety tannin texture and packed with black fruit preserves and exotic spice layers, it has seamless freshness and a very long, decadently fruited finish.

99 POINTS

Robert Parker - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2009 Mouton-Rothschild is as concentrated as the 2010, but it presents itself in a more consumer-friendly, seductive style. Opulently textured and full-bodied with gorgeous levels of crème de cassis, melted licorice, espresso roast and chocolate, it possesses high but sweet, velvety tannins, massive body, and fabulous purity as well as length. This could turn out to be a candidate for perfection in another 8-10 years. It will drink well for 30-50 years, but will always be much more approachable and charming than its 2010 counterpart.

99 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Intensive dunkle Beerenfrucht, reife Zwetschken, Brombeergelee, feine Kräuterwürze, ein klein wenig verschlossen. Frisch, komplex, elegante Materie, sehr gut eingebundene Tannine, wirkt kühl, elegant, tabakige Würze im Abgang, Vin de Garde.

99 POINTS

Falstaff

Intense dark berryish fruit, ripe plums, blackberry jelly, fine herbal savouriness, a little closed. Fresh, complex, very well integrated tannins, appears cool and elegant, tobacco spice in the finish, Vin de Garde.

98 POINTS

James Suckling

Beautiful aromas of blackberries, minerals, cassis, and mint. This is phenomenal stuff. I remember tasting this in March, and thinking it was gorgeous then, but it is fabulous now. Perhaps the wine of the vintage, a truly incredible wine. Barrel sample. Find the wine Points: 98-99

98 POINTS

James Suckling

Beautiful aromas of blackberries, minerals, cassis, and mint. This is phenomenal stuff. I remember tasting this in March, and thinking it was gorgeous then, but it is fabulous now. A truly classic young wine. Barrel sample. Points: 98-99