2016 Mouton-Rothschild Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 1.5L
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REVIEWS

JS 100 JD 100 JL 100 WA 100 TWI 100 DC 99 WE 98 WS 98
JS 100

jamessuckling.com, March 2020

Dark ruby, purple color. Aromas of blackcurrants, black truffle, crushed stone, licorice and hints of tar. Full-bodied, deep and vertical on the palate, drawing you in and down. The structure is very tannic and powerful...
JD 100

jebdunnuck.com, May 2023

I believe the 2016 Château Mouton Rothschild will be one of the legendary wines of the 21st century, and it might be the finest wine I've ever tasted. Still deep purple-hued and incredibly young, it offers an incredible...
JL 100

TheWineCellarInsider.com, September 2019

The nose can only be described as black currant liqueur. From there you find 5 spice, blackberry and wild cherry. The barrel aging has really concentrated this wine. Unctuous, intense, concentrated and flat out...
WA 100

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, November 2019

Composed of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2016 Mouton Rothschild has an opaque garnet-purple color. WOW—the nose explodes from the glass with powerful blackcurrant cordial...
TWI 100

The Wine Independent, December 2022

A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2016 Mouton Rothschild has a pH of 3.62 and a very deep purple black color. It is very closed to begin, requiring a lot of...
DC 99

Decanter, December 2021

In 2016 Mouton has produced one of the top contenders for the wine of the vintage. Massive and profound, it also retains wonderful freshness which adds to the appeal of this monumental first growth. Deep and impenetrable...
WE 98

Wine Enthusiast, May 2019

The rich fruit in this wine nearly envelops the tannins. Flavors of black plums, blackberries and blueberries meld with intense acidity to mask the power and concentration of the polished tannins. With this structure...
WS 98

Wine Spectator, March 2019

A generous, pure and lush ball of Cabernet, with wave after wave of unadulterated cassis and blackberry puree flavors rolling through. Features notes of roasted apple wood and sweet tobacco, offset by a long tug of sweet...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Pauillac
Vintage
2016
Size
1.5L
Percent alcohol
13.50%

The 2016 Mouton-Rothschild Bordeaux Blend is a red wine hailing from the prestigious Pauillac sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Mouton-Rothschild, this wine is composed of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, and boasts an alcohol content of 13.5%.

Esteemed wine critics have praised the 2016 Mouton-Rothschild, awarding it near-perfect to perfect scores. James Suckling described it as "one of the most powerful Moutons ever," highlighting its "dark ruby, purple color" and complex aromas of "blackcurrants, black truffle, crushed stone, licorice, and hints of tar" (jamessuckling.com). Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also awarded it a perfect score, with Lisa Perrotti-Brown noting its "opaque garnet-purple color" and an explosive nose that is "jam-packed with tightly wound fruit layers" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).

Jeb Dunnuck considers it "one of the legendary wines of the 21st century," praising its "incredible sense of purity and precision" and its "flawless balance" (jebdunnuck.com). Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider describes it as "unctuous, intense, concentrated and flat out, delicious," likening the nose to "black currant liqueur" (TheWineCellarInsider.com).

The wine's ability to age is a recurring theme among reviews. Wine Enthusiast suggests it "will age for many, many years," advising not to drink before 2026 (Wine Enthusiast). Decanter anticipates it may become a "100-point wine with a few years extra ageing," acknowledging its "massive and profound" character (Decanter).

Overall, the 2016 Mouton-Rothschild is a wine of remarkable depth, complexity, and potential longevity, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate its powerful structure and layered flavors.