1950 Mouton Rothschild
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Neal Martin
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The 1950 Mouton-Rothschild comes from a halcyon era for the Fir…, sorry, Second Growth when Baron Philippe was pulling out all the stops in what must have seemed like a futile quest for promotion. It is a rather forgotten vintage, more known on the Right Bank. This was a welcome surprise. In fact, I mistook it for a nobler vintage. Decayed red fruit on the nose, antique bureau, pencil shavings and cedar unfurl gradually, fully mature yet still vital. The palate might be considered lightweight yet retains a fine-boned structure and light grip. It shows beguiling balance with a classically styled and regal finish. All it lacks is heft and density. While I would not entertain this vintage much longer, it is not drying out and deserves applause.
About the producer
Pauillac-based Ch. Mouton Rothschild is one of the five First Growths, producing some of the finest wine in Bordeaux and the world. Known for its flamboyant style, the label for the Grand Vin is designed by a different artist each year.