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What to Buy
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Inc. VAT£786.58 -
Halliday Wine Companion (97)
100% destemmed and fermented with as many whole berries as possible. Left to soak for four days, pre-fermentation with one pump over per day, then plunged three times per day. 15 months in French barriques (25% new). A bright crimson red. Perfumed and seductive even at this early stage. Aromas of wild red berries, gentle spice, dark rose and bracken. Concentrated and structured with very fine, sinewy and savoury tannins. A brilliant, non-mainstream Yarra Valley pinot that's been built to go the distance.Inc. VAT£525.40 -
Halliday Wine Companion (99)
Stands proudly at the head of the Mount Mary portfolio. A blend of 44% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 16% cabernet franc and 5% each of malbec and petit verdot, each variety handled according to its structure. Open/static fermenters, wood/stainless steel, 10-14 days on skins, 35% new oak from a range of coopers and forests, 16-20 months in barrel. Mesmerisingly silky, with a kaleidoscope of fruit and secondary flavours.Inc. VAT£549.49 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Disgorged in November 2024 without dosage yet retaining over six grams per liter of residual sugar, Moussé’s NV Blanc de Noirs Eugène is a perpetual cuvée, composed of 50% wine from the 2022 vintage, with its origins tracing back to 2003. Comprising 80% Pinot Meunier and 20% Pinot Noir—whose ripe skins impart a delicate pink hue—it unveils an expressive bouquet of candied orange peel, pear, peach, plum and pastry. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, rich and multidimensional, with a concentrated core of fruit, succulent yet racy acidity and phenolics that lend a gently bitter edge to the long, resonant finish. While the residual sugar lends it a touch more giving style, it represents a considerable step up in complexity from L’Esquisse and comes highly recommended.Inc. VAT£1,561.84 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Disgorged in November 2024 without dosage, the latest release of Moussé’s NV Blanc de Noirs Les Vignes de Mon Village—despite its zero-dosage style—presents a more demonstrative profile, owing to its four grams of residual sugar. Comprising a perpetual cuvée that blends vintages from 2014 to 2022—with 50% from 2022—it opens with expressive aromas of pear, peach and tangerine zest. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, ample and giving, with ripe yet racy acidity and a long, elegantly phenolic finish. As always, it is crafted entirely from Pinot Meunier sourced from Cuisles.Inc. VAT£1,010.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Disgorged in November 2024 without dosage, the latest release of Moussé’s NV Blanc de Noirs Les Vignes de Mon Village—despite its zero-dosage style—presents a more demonstrative profile, owing to its four grams of residual sugar. Comprising a perpetual cuvée that blends vintages from 2014 to 2022—with 50% from 2022—it opens with expressive aromas of pear, peach and tangerine zest. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, ample and giving, with ripe yet racy acidity and a long, elegantly phenolic finish. As always, it is crafted entirely from Pinot Meunier sourced from Cuisles.Inc. VAT£1,931.60 -
(1x75cl) 2014Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Mousse Fils Terre d'Illite Extra Brut 2014, a charming French wine of unparalleled quality. Produced in the Côte des Blancs region, the heartland of Champagne, this exquisite wine is a testament to meticulous viticulture and remarkable craftsmanship. The Mousse family, renowned winemakers since 1750, exhibit their expertise with this Extra Brut encapsulating dynamic minerality and vivacious fruit profiles. Hand-picked from Pinot Meunier vines rooted in Illite-rich soils, this 2014 vintage underwent malolactic fermentation and aged on lees for 50 months, reaching an unparalleled depth and textural richness. The result is a champagne with enduringly crisp acidity, underpinned by hints of apple, stone fruit, and a touch of brioche, rendered complete by the wine's signature delicate mousse. This enchanting bottle represents a unique addition to any fine wine collection, each sip of Mousse Fils Terre d'Illite Extra Brut 2014 being a joyful celebration of France's revered winemaking legacy.
Inc. VAT£371.28 -
(6x75cl) 2014Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Mousse Fils Terre d'Illite Extra Brut 2014, a charming French wine of unparalleled quality. Produced in the Côte des Blancs region, the heartland of Champagne, this exquisite wine is a testament to meticulous viticulture and remarkable craftsmanship. The Mousse family, renowned winemakers since 1750, exhibit their expertise with this Extra Brut encapsulating dynamic minerality and vivacious fruit profiles. Hand-picked from Pinot Meunier vines rooted in Illite-rich soils, this 2014 vintage underwent malolactic fermentation and aged on lees for 50 months, reaching an unparalleled depth and textural richness. The result is a champagne with enduringly crisp acidity, underpinned by hints of apple, stone fruit, and a touch of brioche, rendered complete by the wine's signature delicate mousse. This enchanting bottle represents a unique addition to any fine wine collection, each sip of Mousse Fils Terre d'Illite Extra Brut 2014 being a joyful celebration of France's revered winemaking legacy.
Inc. VAT£578.56 -
(6x75cl) 2019Crafted by the eminent house of Mousse Fils in the Chaumuzy village of Champagne, the Mousse Fils Terre d'Illite Extra Brut 2019 evokes an intoxicating sense of connoisseurship. Known for its precision and finesse, this vintage is the epitome of tradition meeting innovation. The wine originates from primarily Meunier grape varietals, grown in the unique Illite soils of the region, enhancing its minerality and complexity.
It is a testament to the house’s meticulous vinification process, with each bottle fermented naturally in oak barrels. This Extra Brut is known for its low sugar content, imparting a crisp, dry finish. The Mousse Fils Terre d'Illite Extra Brut 2019 showcases a tantalising nose of pear and citrus flavours, complemented by an appealing palate underscored by subtly toasted nuances. This bottle is a sublime representation of Mousse Fils' dedication to creating elegant, terroir-driven champagnes of exceptional quality.
Inc. VAT£470.93 -
(6x75cl) NVFamed for its exquisite selection of wines, Moutard Pere et Fils presents the luxurious Champ Persin Cote des Bar NV, a divine embodiment of expert winemaking heritage. This stellar Non-Vintage (NV), crafted in the heartland of the historic Cote des Bar vineyards in the south of Champagne, is rich with distinctive taste and quality.
Blended with 100% Chardonnay, Moutard Pere et Fils Champ Persin Cote des Bar NV stands out with its harmonious fusion of freshness and complexity. It is aged in oak barrels lending it rich undertones and a mature profile. The nose greets with an elegant hint of citrus and white fruit, concluding with a crisp finish that exudes a blend of minerality.
For centuries, Moutard Pere et Fils, a revered family-owned winery, has been synonymous with unmatched craftsmanship and passion, producing wines of exquisite depth and character. Light up your special moments with this marvellous selection!
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(1x75cl) 1945Wine Advocate (100)
1945 was the first of the artist’s label series (except for the one-off in 1924), commissioned by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and created by Philippe Jullian, featuring the distinctive “V” on the label to represent the World War II victory of the allies. This was a very small vintage, largely due to a devastating spring frost, which clearly did not affect quality, but meant yields were down by around 50% this year. This, combined with the fact that the vineyard was not quite the size it is today, meant that this would have been made almost exclusively from fruit from the plateau. It also meant only around 6,500 cases were made. Interestingly, Philippe Dhalluin shared with me that he recently learned this wine was made using a curious “sandwich” vinification method, whereby it was fermented using varying layers of stems and skins. Therefore, in this vintage there is an aromatic and textural component coming from the stems, which, of course, is absent in modern Mouton. However, this recently gleaned knowledge has inspired some vinification experiments with stems, Dhalluin told me with a gleam in his eyes.Inc. VAT£19,126.40 -
(1x75cl) 1953Inc. VAT£2,847.85 -
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(1x75cl) 1962Wine Advocate (92)
In earlier editions of this book I complained about bottle variation, but three tastings over the last several years from bottles that had been perfectly stored revealed a splendid wine. The 1962 is extremely fragrant, with a dark garnet color revealing lightening at the edge. A sweet nose of jammy black fruits, cedar, and smoke is followed by a velvety-textured, medium to full-bodied wine with no hard edges. It is a compellingly rich, opulent Mouton that appears to have gained character and complexity with age. Anticipated maturity: Now-2008. Last tasted 10/97Inc. VAT£969.20 -
(1x75cl) 1968Inc. VAT£965.60 -
(1x75cl) 1970Wine Spectator (96)
Deep garnet; fragrant tar and black truffle nose; extremely concentrated; big and mouth-filling, with very dense cassis flavor; enormous, generous fruit; a voluptuous claret. -Inc. VAT£512.39 -
Wine Advocate (88)
This wine, which was a medium-weight, charming example in its youth, continues to develop well. Recent bottles have been the finest I have tasted of the 1971 Mouton-Rothschild. The color remains a deep dark garnet with some amber at the edge. The wine offers up a classic Pauillac nose of cedar, black currants, and lead pencil aromas. On the palate, it reveals a savory, sweet, cedary, currant flavor profile with good freshness, adequate acidity, and ripe tannin. The wine is fully mature, but is capable of lasting for another 5-10 years. Anticipated maturity: Now-2006. Last tasted 10/97Inc. VAT£693.60 -
Inc. VAT£574.80 -
(1x75cl) 1973Wine Advocate (65)
The year Mouton was officially made a first-growth'' was celebrated by a beautiful label done by Pablo Picasso. Whether judged by an art or wine critic, the label clearly surpasses the wine. Very oaky and woody, with rapidly fading fruit, this is a wine worth having if only for the historic significance of the bottle's label. Anticipated maturity: Now-probably in serious decline. Last tasted, 2/82.Inc. VAT£546.80 -
Wine Advocate (69)
This below-average effort from Mouton has the telltale hollowness of the vintage, a stale, flat bouquet, and deficiency in rich fruitiness. Anticipated maturity: Now-probably in serious decline. Last tasted, 5/81.Inc. VAT£518.39 -
James Suckling (95)
I absolutely love the nose of licorice, minerals, black currants, and berries. Full and slightly hard and acidic, but I could smell it all night. It softens and turns velvety and dusty on the finish with lots of fruit. Why wait on this? Served from imperial bottle.Inc. VAT£396.91 -
Wine Advocate (85)
Medium to dark ruby with some browning at the edges, this wine is approaching maturity and exhibits an interesting, moderately intense bouquet of ripe plums, spicy oak, and leather. Plenty of tannin is still evident, but the overall balance and depth of fruit suggest that the tannin will clearly outlive the fruit. It lacks the depth and concentration to be great, but for the vintage it is a respectable Mouton for drinking over the next decade. I must say that the wine's evolution has been much slower than I would have suspected. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 3/89.Inc. VAT£584.40 -
Inc. VAT£580.80 -
(1x75cl) 1978Wine Advocate (85)
The 1978 is a vegetal, cedary, coffee, and berry-scented Mouton. It is pleasant, but lacks the concentration and depth expected of a first-growth. The wine is medium-bodied, with a slight greenness to its curranty, earthy flavors, and moderately astringent, bitter tannin in the finish. It is a pleasant wine that is unlikely to develop additional complexity or richness. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted 10/97Inc. VAT£470.39 -
Wine Advocate (76)
This wine has never quite developed, and, sadly, additional time in the bottle does it no favors. It is a high acid Mouton that has always been austere. What black currant fruit it possessed in its youth now seems to have disappeared or evaporated. It is the tannin, acidity, alcohol, and wood that make up much of the uninspiring aromatics and flavors. The 1979 Mouton is an uninteresting wine that has no place to go. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted 10/97Inc. VAT£532.40 -
(1x75cl) 1981Wine Spectator (91)
Wonderfully rich and still holding back. Beautiful plum, toasted oak, berry and tobacco character. Firm with a full body. Drinkable now; better with time.--The Bordeaux 50. -JSInc. VAT£373.19 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Over the last couple of years, I had inclined to the view that the 1986 vintage was eclipsing the 1982 Mouton Rothschild, but two perfectly conserved bottles this year put paid to that hypothesis. One of the emblematic wines of the vintage, offering up aromas of sweet crème de cassis, cigar wrapper, espresso roast, spices and vine smoke, it's full-bodied, broad and enveloping, with a rich core of fruit; ripe, supple tannins; and a long, expansive finish. Lavish, even flamboyant, and at the same time seriously structured and quintessentially Mouton, it encapsulates the greatness of the vintage. For readers interested in numbers, the 1982 attained 12.3% alcohol with a pH of 3.64 (that information is the result of a great personal misfortune, because I sent a sample from a tragically corked magnum to the local enology lab for analysis out of curiosity).Inc. VAT£16,712.03 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Over the last couple of years, I had inclined to the view that the 1986 vintage was eclipsing the 1982 Mouton Rothschild, but two perfectly conserved bottles this year put paid to that hypothesis. One of the emblematic wines of the vintage, offering up aromas of sweet crème de cassis, cigar wrapper, espresso roast, spices and vine smoke, it's full-bodied, broad and enveloping, with a rich core of fruit; ripe, supple tannins; and a long, expansive finish. Lavish, even flamboyant, and at the same time seriously structured and quintessentially Mouton, it encapsulates the greatness of the vintage. For readers interested in numbers, the 1982 attained 12.3% alcohol with a pH of 3.64 (that information is the result of a great personal misfortune, because I sent a sample from a tragically corked magnum to the local enology lab for analysis out of curiosity).Inc. VAT£1,408.40 -
Jancis Robinson (18)
Dark crimson and rather luxurious-looking. Very polished and sumptuous – beautifully-knit nose. Very polished tannins and quite a bit of tannin tucked away on the end. Not heavy but a class act. First-growth quality confirmed. Super fresh and clean on the finish. At peak now. Not that concentrated.Inc. VAT£430.64 -
Wine Advocate (80)
During the decade of the eighties, Mouton was the hottest first-growth in Pauillac. The 1984, which is almost 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, will be one of the longest-lived wines of this vintage. The wine is full bodied, tannic, concentrated, and rich in extract. It should have a surprisingly long life. This is a considerable surprise in a generally poor vintage. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted, 3/90.Inc. VAT£504.77
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In Bond£617.00
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Halliday Wine Companion (97)
100% destemmed and fermented with as many whole berries as possible. Left to soak for four days, pre-fermentation with one pump over per day, then plunged three times per day. 15 months in French barriques (25% new). A bright crimson red. Perfumed and seductive even at this early stage. Aromas of wild red berries, gentle spice, dark rose and bracken. Concentrated and structured with very fine, sinewy and savoury tannins. A brilliant, non-mainstream Yarra Valley pinot that's been built to go the distance.In Bond£419.50 -
Halliday Wine Companion (99)
Stands proudly at the head of the Mount Mary portfolio. A blend of 44% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 16% cabernet franc and 5% each of malbec and petit verdot, each variety handled according to its structure. Open/static fermenters, wood/stainless steel, 10-14 days on skins, 35% new oak from a range of coopers and forests, 16-20 months in barrel. Mesmerisingly silky, with a kaleidoscope of fruit and secondary flavours.In Bond£440.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Disgorged in November 2024 without dosage yet retaining over six grams per liter of residual sugar, Moussé’s NV Blanc de Noirs Eugène is a perpetual cuvée, composed of 50% wine from the 2022 vintage, with its origins tracing back to 2003. Comprising 80% Pinot Meunier and 20% Pinot Noir—whose ripe skins impart a delicate pink hue—it unveils an expressive bouquet of candied orange peel, pear, peach, plum and pastry. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, rich and multidimensional, with a concentrated core of fruit, succulent yet racy acidity and phenolics that lend a gently bitter edge to the long, resonant finish. While the residual sugar lends it a touch more giving style, it represents a considerable step up in complexity from L’Esquisse and comes highly recommended.In Bond£1,285.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Disgorged in November 2024 without dosage, the latest release of Moussé’s NV Blanc de Noirs Les Vignes de Mon Village—despite its zero-dosage style—presents a more demonstrative profile, owing to its four grams of residual sugar. Comprising a perpetual cuvée that blends vintages from 2014 to 2022—with 50% from 2022—it opens with expressive aromas of pear, peach and tangerine zest. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, ample and giving, with ripe yet racy acidity and a long, elegantly phenolic finish. As always, it is crafted entirely from Pinot Meunier sourced from Cuisles.In Bond£821.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Disgorged in November 2024 without dosage, the latest release of Moussé’s NV Blanc de Noirs Les Vignes de Mon Village—despite its zero-dosage style—presents a more demonstrative profile, owing to its four grams of residual sugar. Comprising a perpetual cuvée that blends vintages from 2014 to 2022—with 50% from 2022—it opens with expressive aromas of pear, peach and tangerine zest. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, ample and giving, with ripe yet racy acidity and a long, elegantly phenolic finish. As always, it is crafted entirely from Pinot Meunier sourced from Cuisles.In Bond£1,589.00 -
(1x75cl) 2014
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Mousse Fils Terre d'Illite Extra Brut 2014, a charming French wine of unparalleled quality. Produced in the Côte des Blancs region, the heartland of Champagne, this exquisite wine is a testament to meticulous viticulture and remarkable craftsmanship. The Mousse family, renowned winemakers since 1750, exhibit their expertise with this Extra Brut encapsulating dynamic minerality and vivacious fruit profiles. Hand-picked from Pinot Meunier vines rooted in Illite-rich soils, this 2014 vintage underwent malolactic fermentation and aged on lees for 50 months, reaching an unparalleled depth and textural richness. The result is a champagne with enduringly crisp acidity, underpinned by hints of apple, stone fruit, and a touch of brioche, rendered complete by the wine's signature delicate mousse. This enchanting bottle represents a unique addition to any fine wine collection, each sip of Mousse Fils Terre d'Illite Extra Brut 2014 being a joyful celebration of France's revered winemaking legacy.
In Bond£306.19 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Mousse Fils Terre d'Illite Extra Brut 2014, a charming French wine of unparalleled quality. Produced in the Côte des Blancs region, the heartland of Champagne, this exquisite wine is a testament to meticulous viticulture and remarkable craftsmanship. The Mousse family, renowned winemakers since 1750, exhibit their expertise with this Extra Brut encapsulating dynamic minerality and vivacious fruit profiles. Hand-picked from Pinot Meunier vines rooted in Illite-rich soils, this 2014 vintage underwent malolactic fermentation and aged on lees for 50 months, reaching an unparalleled depth and textural richness. The result is a champagne with enduringly crisp acidity, underpinned by hints of apple, stone fruit, and a touch of brioche, rendered complete by the wine's signature delicate mousse. This enchanting bottle represents a unique addition to any fine wine collection, each sip of Mousse Fils Terre d'Illite Extra Brut 2014 being a joyful celebration of France's revered winemaking legacy.
In Bond£462.89 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Crafted by the eminent house of Mousse Fils in the Chaumuzy village of Champagne, the Mousse Fils Terre d'Illite Extra Brut 2019 evokes an intoxicating sense of connoisseurship. Known for its precision and finesse, this vintage is the epitome of tradition meeting innovation. The wine originates from primarily Meunier grape varietals, grown in the unique Illite soils of the region, enhancing its minerality and complexity.
It is a testament to the house’s meticulous vinification process, with each bottle fermented naturally in oak barrels. This Extra Brut is known for its low sugar content, imparting a crisp, dry finish. The Mousse Fils Terre d'Illite Extra Brut 2019 showcases a tantalising nose of pear and citrus flavours, complemented by an appealing palate underscored by subtly toasted nuances. This bottle is a sublime representation of Mousse Fils' dedication to creating elegant, terroir-driven champagnes of exceptional quality.
In Bond£373.20 -
(6x75cl) NV
Famed for its exquisite selection of wines, Moutard Pere et Fils presents the luxurious Champ Persin Cote des Bar NV, a divine embodiment of expert winemaking heritage. This stellar Non-Vintage (NV), crafted in the heartland of the historic Cote des Bar vineyards in the south of Champagne, is rich with distinctive taste and quality.
Blended with 100% Chardonnay, Moutard Pere et Fils Champ Persin Cote des Bar NV stands out with its harmonious fusion of freshness and complexity. It is aged in oak barrels lending it rich undertones and a mature profile. The nose greets with an elegant hint of citrus and white fruit, concluding with a crisp finish that exudes a blend of minerality.
For centuries, Moutard Pere et Fils, a revered family-owned winery, has been synonymous with unmatched craftsmanship and passion, producing wines of exquisite depth and character. Light up your special moments with this marvellous selection!
In Bond£139.00 -
(1x75cl) 1945
Wine Advocate (100)
1945 was the first of the artist’s label series (except for the one-off in 1924), commissioned by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and created by Philippe Jullian, featuring the distinctive “V” on the label to represent the World War II victory of the allies. This was a very small vintage, largely due to a devastating spring frost, which clearly did not affect quality, but meant yields were down by around 50% this year. This, combined with the fact that the vineyard was not quite the size it is today, meant that this would have been made almost exclusively from fruit from the plateau. It also meant only around 6,500 cases were made. Interestingly, Philippe Dhalluin shared with me that he recently learned this wine was made using a curious “sandwich” vinification method, whereby it was fermented using varying layers of stems and skins. Therefore, in this vintage there is an aromatic and textural component coming from the stems, which, of course, is absent in modern Mouton. However, this recently gleaned knowledge has inspired some vinification experiments with stems, Dhalluin told me with a gleam in his eyes.In Bond£15,936.00 -
(1x75cl) 1953In Bond£2,370.00
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Inc. VAT£1,496.40
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(1x75cl) 1962
Wine Advocate (92)
In earlier editions of this book I complained about bottle variation, but three tastings over the last several years from bottles that had been perfectly stored revealed a splendid wine. The 1962 is extremely fragrant, with a dark garnet color revealing lightening at the edge. A sweet nose of jammy black fruits, cedar, and smoke is followed by a velvety-textured, medium to full-bodied wine with no hard edges. It is a compellingly rich, opulent Mouton that appears to have gained character and complexity with age. Anticipated maturity: Now-2008. Last tasted 10/97In Bond£805.00 -
(1x75cl) 1968In Bond£802.00
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(1x75cl) 1970
Wine Spectator (96)
Deep garnet; fragrant tar and black truffle nose; extremely concentrated; big and mouth-filling, with very dense cassis flavor; enormous, generous fruit; a voluptuous claret. -In Bond£424.00 -
Wine Advocate (88)
This wine, which was a medium-weight, charming example in its youth, continues to develop well. Recent bottles have been the finest I have tasted of the 1971 Mouton-Rothschild. The color remains a deep dark garnet with some amber at the edge. The wine offers up a classic Pauillac nose of cedar, black currants, and lead pencil aromas. On the palate, it reveals a savory, sweet, cedary, currant flavor profile with good freshness, adequate acidity, and ripe tannin. The wine is fully mature, but is capable of lasting for another 5-10 years. Anticipated maturity: Now-2006. Last tasted 10/97Inc. VAT£693.60 -
Inc. VAT£574.80
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(1x75cl) 1973
Wine Advocate (65)
The year Mouton was officially made a first-growth'' was celebrated by a beautiful label done by Pablo Picasso. Whether judged by an art or wine critic, the label clearly surpasses the wine. Very oaky and woody, with rapidly fading fruit, this is a wine worth having if only for the historic significance of the bottle's label. Anticipated maturity: Now-probably in serious decline. Last tasted, 2/82.In Bond£453.00 -
Wine Advocate (69)
This below-average effort from Mouton has the telltale hollowness of the vintage, a stale, flat bouquet, and deficiency in rich fruitiness. Anticipated maturity: Now-probably in serious decline. Last tasted, 5/81.In Bond£429.00 -
James Suckling (95)
I absolutely love the nose of licorice, minerals, black currants, and berries. Full and slightly hard and acidic, but I could smell it all night. It softens and turns velvety and dusty on the finish with lots of fruit. Why wait on this? Served from imperial bottle.In Bond£328.00 -
Wine Advocate (85)
Medium to dark ruby with some browning at the edges, this wine is approaching maturity and exhibits an interesting, moderately intense bouquet of ripe plums, spicy oak, and leather. Plenty of tannin is still evident, but the overall balance and depth of fruit suggest that the tannin will clearly outlive the fruit. It lacks the depth and concentration to be great, but for the vintage it is a respectable Mouton for drinking over the next decade. I must say that the wine's evolution has been much slower than I would have suspected. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 3/89.Inc. VAT£584.40 -
Inc. VAT£580.80
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(1x75cl) 1978
Wine Advocate (85)
The 1978 is a vegetal, cedary, coffee, and berry-scented Mouton. It is pleasant, but lacks the concentration and depth expected of a first-growth. The wine is medium-bodied, with a slight greenness to its curranty, earthy flavors, and moderately astringent, bitter tannin in the finish. It is a pleasant wine that is unlikely to develop additional complexity or richness. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted 10/97In Bond£389.00 -
Wine Advocate (76)
This wine has never quite developed, and, sadly, additional time in the bottle does it no favors. It is a high acid Mouton that has always been austere. What black currant fruit it possessed in its youth now seems to have disappeared or evaporated. It is the tannin, acidity, alcohol, and wood that make up much of the uninspiring aromatics and flavors. The 1979 Mouton is an uninteresting wine that has no place to go. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted 10/97In Bond£441.00 -
(1x75cl) 1981
Wine Spectator (91)
Wonderfully rich and still holding back. Beautiful plum, toasted oak, berry and tobacco character. Firm with a full body. Drinkable now; better with time.--The Bordeaux 50. -JSIn Bond£308.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Over the last couple of years, I had inclined to the view that the 1986 vintage was eclipsing the 1982 Mouton Rothschild, but two perfectly conserved bottles this year put paid to that hypothesis. One of the emblematic wines of the vintage, offering up aromas of sweet crème de cassis, cigar wrapper, espresso roast, spices and vine smoke, it's full-bodied, broad and enveloping, with a rich core of fruit; ripe, supple tannins; and a long, expansive finish. Lavish, even flamboyant, and at the same time seriously structured and quintessentially Mouton, it encapsulates the greatness of the vintage. For readers interested in numbers, the 1982 attained 12.3% alcohol with a pH of 3.64 (that information is the result of a great personal misfortune, because I sent a sample from a tragically corked magnum to the local enology lab for analysis out of curiosity).In Bond£13,895.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Over the last couple of years, I had inclined to the view that the 1986 vintage was eclipsing the 1982 Mouton Rothschild, but two perfectly conserved bottles this year put paid to that hypothesis. One of the emblematic wines of the vintage, offering up aromas of sweet crème de cassis, cigar wrapper, espresso roast, spices and vine smoke, it's full-bodied, broad and enveloping, with a rich core of fruit; ripe, supple tannins; and a long, expansive finish. Lavish, even flamboyant, and at the same time seriously structured and quintessentially Mouton, it encapsulates the greatness of the vintage. For readers interested in numbers, the 1982 attained 12.3% alcohol with a pH of 3.64 (that information is the result of a great personal misfortune, because I sent a sample from a tragically corked magnum to the local enology lab for analysis out of curiosity).In Bond£1,171.00 -
Jancis Robinson (18)
Dark crimson and rather luxurious-looking. Very polished and sumptuous – beautifully-knit nose. Very polished tannins and quite a bit of tannin tucked away on the end. Not heavy but a class act. First-growth quality confirmed. Super fresh and clean on the finish. At peak now. Not that concentrated.In Bond£356.00 -
Wine Advocate (80)
During the decade of the eighties, Mouton was the hottest first-growth in Pauillac. The 1984, which is almost 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, will be one of the longest-lived wines of this vintage. The wine is full bodied, tannic, concentrated, and rich in extract. It should have a surprisingly long life. This is a considerable surprise in a generally poor vintage. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted, 3/90.In Bond£418.00
