### 2014 Mouton-Rothschild [Bordeaux Blend] 750
The 2014 Mouton-Rothschild is a Bordeaux blend hailing from the celebrated Pauillac region in Bordeaux, France. This First Growth wine, produced by Mouton-Rothschild, has garnered high praise across the board from professional reviewers, emphasizing its complexity, structure, and aging potential.
The wine's rich profile is largely attributed to its composition, featuring 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, which provides its strong black-currant fruits. With an alcohol content of 13.0%, this red wine, sealed with a cork closure, is poised for long-term aging.
Wine Spectator awarded the wine a score of 96, describing it as "sleek and racy in feel, with a sanguine edge leading the way, backed by gently mulled currant and blackberry fruit." They highlight its "lovely tobacco and iron notes" and suggest that the wine is best enjoyed from 2025 through 2045.
Wine Enthusiast also rated the wine 96, noting its powerful style and density. Roger Voss comments on its readiness to age and advises drinking it from 2026 onwards. The label, designed by David Hockney, adds a sentimental touch in memory of Philippine de Rothschild.
Vinous' Neal Martin praised the wine with a score of 97, calling it "one of the strongest wines from the First Growth in that decade." He mentions its "showstopping bouquet" and "wonderful delineation and focus," highlighting its elegance and subtle complexity.
James Suckling gave a near-perfect score of 99, describing it as "incredible" with flavors of "iodine, oyster, currants, peat and cedar." He appreciates its "full body, chewy yet polished tannins," and suggests trying it from 2022.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also lauded the wine with a 95, noting its initial closed nature that blossoms with aeration into a "silky smooth" and "utterly seductive" profile. Neal Martin suggests it requires five to seven years to mature fully.
Jeb Dunnuck echoed these sentiments with a 97 rating, praising its "flamboyance, depth, and texture," and suggesting it can be enjoyed over the next three to four decades.
Decanter awarded the wine 95 points, describing it as having an "explosively floral nose" and noting its "ripe tannins and marvellous structure."
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com gave it 96 points, commending its "solid, chewy core" and layers of "juicy, fresh currants."
Jane Anson rated it 98, appreciating its "waves of peony and rose petals" and its "expansive and complex" nature.
The Wine Independent also awarded it 97 points, noting its "muscular black fruits" and "seamless freshness."
Overall, the 2014 Mouton-Rothschild is a standout vintage that promises to provide decades of enjoyment for those patient enough to let it mature.