Château Mouton Rothschild, 2001 Dessert yet refined with a refreshing

yet refined with a refreshing acidity

Ample and voluptuous on the palate

and together they produce some of the most sought-after wines in Marmandais that could rival many a coveted ‘grand vin’ in the world

with sheer willpower

Château Mouton Rothschild, 2001 Dessert yet refined with a refreshingA blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, the opaque purple coloured, chunky 2001 Mouton Rothschild does not possess the finesse and stature often achieved by this first growth. It offers a tell tale cassis scented nose, and a monolithic, medium to full bodied style with relatively high, austere tannin in the finish (a characteristics I also noticed in cask). A dry, angular, backward effort for the vintage, it should be