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Critics Ratings

'The bouquet is open, very classic in style, perhaps blind more like the 1986 with scents of pine cones and undergrowth. It was always quite a backward and (for the vintage) quite surly on the nose. The palate is well balanced with cedar and truffle, firm tannins with gentle grip, maybe missing a bit of flair towards the finish. It is an enjoyable Mouton-Rothschild, though you might have wanted a little more panache' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 92/100 (Oct 2021)

'The customary glamour of Mouton is on display here, with softened but welcoming blackberry, bilberry and raspberry fruits, still offering texture and juice through the palate. This is matched by clove, cinnamon, caramel and smoke. Another era at Mouton, making this even more delightful to drink - Baron Philippe was still heading up the estate as he had since 1922, and would continue to until his death in 1988, making this his 63rd vintage, and the legendary Raoul Blondin was cellarmaster (he oversaw 60 vintages before his eventual retirement in 1989). 3% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Paul Delvaux label.' - Jane Anson, Decanter.com, 93/100 (Feb 2021)

'Rich and sweet initially on the nose but on the palate it's a little bit ordinary - not obviously first growth intensity (this was served blind). Refined and fresh but lightish' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Mar 2016)

Notes

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