1988
AOP - Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOC)
1988 Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classé, Pauillac AOC, Château Mouton Rothschild
Very pretty aromas of vanilla, tobacco, berry and chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied, with soft tannins and a berry, chocolate finish. Not very dense. This pales compared with the other top Pauillacs.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
The 1988 has an aroma of exotic spices, minerals, blackcurrants, and oak. In the mouth, it is a much firmer, tougher, more obviously tannic wine than the 1989. It is a beautifully made 1988 that will last 20-30 years, but the astringency of the tannins is slightly troubling. Patience will be a necessity for purchasers of this wine. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2030.
Category | Wine |
Color | red |
Taste | dry |
Vintage | 1988 |
Grape variety | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
Bottle size | 1,5 l |
Bottle cap | Natural cork |
Quality level | AOP - Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOC) |
Origin | Bordeaux (FR) |
Alcohol content | 12,5% vol |
Contains sulfites | Yes |
Contains sulfites | Yes |
jamesSuckling 93
jancisRobinson 18
wineSpectator 92
Robert Parker 89