Château Mouton Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2007
Quite closed on the nose: the initial impression is of fine cassis and blueberry fruit, elegant in character but with discernable weight behind; much broader on the palate, with grainy soft tannins, a lovely rich texture, sumptuous chocolate sponge and dark fruit compote, medium weight, with the tannins developing greater finesse through a persistent, balanced finish. All charm and polish, this is a fine offering that will warrant mid-term drinking. 13,000 cases made.
critic reviews
Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Mouton-Rothschild offers classic tobacco and cigar box aromas on the nose, very well defined with black fruit unfolding in the glass. Again, like the bottle at the vertical in May last year, there is an element of Pessac-Leognan on the nose, just a hint of warm gravel. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, quite compact with a foursquare finish of blackberry, tobacco and a pinch of white pepper. Sure, it is shorter than most recent vintages, but I can see this aging with style. Tasted February 2017.
The 2007 Mouton Rothschild is a gorgeous wine, especially within the context of the vintage. Open, expressive aromatics and forward fruit make the 2007 an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next two decades or so. Although the 2007 is not an epic Mouton, it is without question one of the best recent vintages for current drinking. Smoke, tobacco, cedar and licorice add the closing shades of nuance. Warm weather resulted in an unusually early start to the growing season. Summer was not especially warm, but a hot, dry September pushed the raisins through the final phase of ripening. The blend is 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot. Harvest took place between September 26 and October 11.