A medium-bodied, lighter style of Mouton. Paler in colour, this has a cool, leafy, slightly herbal character with some cooked fruit on the nose. Fresh, black and raspberry characters on the palate. Lacking a bit of concentration, this is at its best now, and finishes a bit short. Harvested 11 September to 30 September. 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. 55% of production used for the Grand Vin.

Spicy cassis, incense, cedar chest, tobacco and smoke aromas, medium body and a light, black raspberry and spice filled finish are found in this wine. This is showing well today. However, it is not a vintage of Mouton Rothschild I’d hold for further aging.

Only 55% of the harvest was utilized for the 1997 Mouton-Rothschild. One of the most forward and developed Moutons over recent years it possesses all the charm and fleshiness this vintage can provide. A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon 13% Merlot 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot the wine exhibits a dense ruby/purple color and an open-knit nose of cedar wood blackberry liqueur cassis and coffee. Fleshy ripe and mouth-filling with low acidity soft tannin and admirable concentration and length this delicious Pauillac...is an impressive effort for this vintage.