The 2016 Mouton-Rothschild is a Bordeaux blend from the Pauillac region of Bordeaux, France, produced by the esteemed Mouton-Rothschild estate. This vintage is composed of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. The wine exhibits a deep garnet-purple color, a characteristic noted by several reviewers.

Renowned wine critic James Suckling awarded it a perfect score of 100, describing it as having "aromas of blackcurrants, black truffle, crushed stone, licorice and hints of tar," and praised its "very tannic and powerful" structure. Similarly, Lisa Perrotti-Brown from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gave it 100 points, calling it "full-bodied, concentrated, bold and totally seductive" with "very fine-grained, silt-like tannins."

Jeb Dunnuck, another respected critic, shared the sentiment, asserting it "might be the finest wine I've ever tasted," and predicting it will become one of the legendary wines of the 21st century. He emphasized its "incredible sense of purity and precision," highlighting its "darker currant, blueberry, and cassis-like fruits."

Wine Spectator’s JM rated it 98 points, appreciating its "generous, pure and lush" character, with "wave after wave of unadulterated cassis and blackberry puree flavors." The Wine Enthusiast also gave it a high rating of 98, noting the rich fruit that "nearly envelops the tannins" and projecting a long aging potential.

Jancis Robinson described it as having "real lift and transparency," awarding it 95 points and noting its "bone dry and utterly embryonic" nature compared to other 2016s. Decanter remarked on its profound depth and freshness, scoring it 99 points and recognizing it as one of the top contenders for the wine of the vintage.

Overall, the 2016 Mouton-Rothschild is lauded for its power, concentration, and potential for long-term aging, with multiple perfect scores underscoring its exceptional quality.