Château Mouton Rothschild 2002

The wine has a deep and brilliant garnet red colour. With great elegance, the nose displays aromas of fresh, ripe red berry fruit (cherry and raspberry) then opens out on blackcurrant. Supple and round on the attack, it fills out on the palate, striking a fine balance between blackberry and bilberry fruit and leaving an impression of lush fullness. The lingering and harmonious finish, sustained by well-rounded tannins, suggests that the wine will age well. Distinguished by a typical Merlot elegance and roundness, Mouton Cadet rouge 2002 is a perfect symbol of its resurgence.

Rating: 17/20 - As reviewed by Jancis Robinson Quite evolved nose. Very voluptuous nose - whoever made this deserves a medal. Real interest and life and savour - this wine sparkles with life. Well balanced and with layers. Very satisfying expression without oodles of alcohol. Just what bordeaux is all about.

Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 120, May/June 2005 ($130-$180) Good saturated ruby-red. Tight nose hints at currant and smoky oak. Highly concentrated, densely packed and built to age. As young as it is, it also shows a lovely velvety texture rare for this vintage. Finishes with terrific breadth, subtle minerality and noble tannins. I've been a fan of this wine since the outset.

Classic nose of tobacco, tar, cassis, lead pencil and some spicy oak. Incredible amount of red fruits on the palate with huge structure and great defintion on the midpalate that extended to the finish. Long finish. Lots of stuff to chew on here. This has really fleshed out and gained weight since I tasted it out of barrel. Classic.

July 2006

Rating: 5/5 - As reviewed by Decanter Huge colour, really wonderful smooth, velvety depth, a thoroughly hedonistic nose, voluptuous and seductive fruit, shows excellent ripeness and opulence, but with ripe tannins for balance. Drink 2008-25. (Tasted en primeur)

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January 2009