Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Birthday week.. It’s more like Oct 31st-Nov 4th where I’ll pull a few legends from the cellar.
Birthday week.. It’s more like Oct 31st-Nov 4th where I’ll pull a few legends from the cellar.
Oct 31st, 2018
One of the wines my dad had set aside for me on my birthday as a young kid. You could tell it's not far from going over the hill, but there was still a lot going for it and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Excellent earthy, mushroomy nose, touch of cigar box. Overall it was getting a bit thin on the palate, but was still delicious.
One of the wines my dad had set aside for me on my birthday as a young kid. You could tell it's not far from going over the hill, but there was still a lot going for it and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Excellent earthy, mushroomy nose, touch of cigar box. Overall it was getting a bit thin on the palate, but was still delicious.
1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2015
So much to say about this bottle. 1973, the vintage where mouton was promoted to 1st growth. A landmark in the mouton winemaking world. Also, this was the year Pablo Picasso died. Indicated by his artwork on the label as well as his lifespan. Mouton stayed true to their style regardless of their designation. "Mouton ne change" to me that is purity in totality. Still alive, lots of red fruit and pyrazinic qualities. A green austerity with a vineous sweet and sour essence. This wine makes you reflect on life. I am very happy with the soundness and overall quality with this bottle and I'm elated to say its still going strong. If you like wine that has had time to fully evolve, this is a benchmark.
So much to say about this bottle. 1973, the vintage where mouton was promoted to 1st growth. A landmark in the mouton winemaking world. Also, this was the year Pablo Picasso died. Indicated by his artwork on the label as well as his lifespan. Mouton stayed true to their style regardless of their designation. "Mouton ne change" to me that is purity in totality. Still alive, lots of red fruit and pyrazinic qualities. A green austerity with a vineous sweet and sour essence. This wine makes you reflect on life. I am very happy with the soundness and overall quality with this bottle and I'm elated to say its still going strong. If you like wine that has had time to fully evolve, this is a benchmark.
Dec 30th, 2015Very pretty wine, soft and elegant
Very pretty wine, soft and elegant
Dec 8th, 2015
42 years old from a "coulda should woulda" vintage. On its way out. Still remarkable.
42 years old from a "coulda should woulda" vintage. On its way out. Still remarkable.
Feb 21st, 2015Fairly rewarding for a light vintage which actually did not help the severe Bordeaux market at the time. Great producers do make the biggest difference in off vintages. Definitely drink up although some will surprise, as usual ...
Fairly rewarding for a light vintage which actually did not help the severe Bordeaux market at the time. Great producers do make the biggest difference in off vintages. Definitely drink up although some will surprise, as usual ...
Apr 24th, 2014
