Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2010 (Magnum) *
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2010 (Magnum)
Pauillac
94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot
Information
Cultivation: conventional
Aging: 24 months in barrique
Bottle aging: several months
Volume: 150 cl / original wooden case
Cellaring potential: 2050+
Additional ratings:
98-100/100 vinous.com
98/100 wineenthusiast.com
98/100 winespectator.com
97/100 falstaff.com
97/100 cellartracker.com
19/20 vinum.eu
Tasting notes
Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Mouton Rothschild is a little closed to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal notes of baked black cherries, crème de cassis, blackberry compote and bouquet garni with suggestions of sweaty leather, pencil lead, cedar chest and black truffles plus a hint of crushed rocks. Full-bodied, the palate is solidly constructed of super firm, ripe, grainy tannins and lively acidity, framing the densely packed black fruit, finishing on a persistent mineral note. 98/100 (03.2020) - robertparker.com
Only 49% of the production made it into the 2010 Mouton Rothschild, which has a strikingly beautiful label by Jeffrey Koons. This is a truly great wine, with a very high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (94%) and the other 6% Merlot. At 13.9% natural alcohol, Mouton’s director, Philippe Dhalluin, has clearly produced another 50- to 60-year wine that has a chance at perfection in about 15 years time, when I suspect this wine will be rounding into drinking condition. It is dense, rich and full-bodied, with the classic Mouton creme de cassis, forest floor, licorice and floral notes, but also some blueberry and hints of subtle espresso and mulberry. The wine has more minerality and precision than the rich, extravagantly opulent 2009, and while that may please some, others will have their patience tested as they wait and wait for this compelling Mouton Rothschild to hit full maturity. 98+/100 (02.2013) - robertparker.com
