Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1985

9.1

Medium ruby , garnet rim, touch of terracotta rim . Slightly dusty , animal touch , with leather , spicy and herbal , soy , iodine . On the palate quite strict , grafite , slightly more red fruit , cranberry , then blackcurrant and grafite . Slightly dusty dry tannins , balanced acidity . Slightly spicy , mineral , grafite tinged finish . This needs a bit of time to open but shows quite well , slightly herbal , and perhaps lacks a little charm , but is quite classic in style if not a great 1985. From now and over the next 10 years . On the night this was probably only ahead of the 1977 , and my least favourite of the 1980s vintages . — 22 days ago

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Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite

Caro Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon Macabeo 2019

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Deep purple color. Blackberry, licorice and graphite. Fantastic wine! Loads of blackfruit on the palate and dry finish. — a month ago

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Domaines Barons de Rothschild

Brut Champagne Blend

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Light straw color. Aromas of bruised apples, brioche and almonds. Nice acidic finish. — a month ago

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Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

Jay Kline

9.4

Part of a Chateau Mouton Rothschild vertical from 1988-1990. This was my second time enjoying the 1990 vintage and, much like my previous experience, this was rather quiet early and then came on with the business, late. As before, a mix of red and black cassis, ripe and desiccated cherries, tobacco leaf, cedar box, old leather, damp earth, some mushrooms and baking spices. After two similar experiences, I believe this vintage needs a lot of patience and a lot of air to wake up. Without either, it will be misunderstood. Drink now through 2040+ — 19 days ago

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