Château Mouton Rothschild 2004

Pauillac

First growth of Médoc

France - - Red wine

75 cl - 12.5% vol.

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Press review

Decanter (4/1/2005) : 19/20

Huge colour, but velvety smooth, beautifully extracted ripe Cabernet fruit, less oaky and less exotic than 2003, but firmer and with a wonderful depth of fleshy fruit backed by rich tannins, superb vinification, definition and great length. Drink 2012-40. (19 points)

Parker # 171 (6/1/2007) : 92 Maturity: 2020-2035

I can’t say much for the painting by Prince Charles on the label, but what’s in the bottle is a powerful, classic, dense ruby/purple-hued Mouton with a full-bodied style, brutal tannin, impressive concentration, and a primordial backwardness that will require 10-15 years of cellaring. Built along the lines of a modern day 1966 or 1988, the 2004 reveals plenty of power and concentration, but the biting tannins will preclude any enjoyable consumption over the next decade.

Revue du Vin de France # 514 (9/1/2007) : 18.5/20

The Wine Doctor # web (11/1/2008) : 18,5+/20

Wow! This has a lovely nose, very exotic, dense and rich in fabulous spiced fruits, with an impressively dark core. Lovely, and very typical of Mouton as well. A beautifully composed palate follows, very elegant with a hint of cream, and a fine ripe structure beneath. The tannins are firm, just poking out a little here despite the full midpalate and wealth of spicy fruit. Delicious, fruit-cream finish, and fabulous length. An excellent wine indeed.

Weinwisser (4/1/2005) : 19/20 Maturity: 2012-2030

Wine Spectator (3/30/2005) : 92-94

Layers of bright berry, currant and floral aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with lovely velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. This is from the new team at Mouton and showing excellent focus and structure. Long and silky. Fine. Serious. -- J.S.

The property in brief

Château Mouton Rothschild, owned by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild and her children, is regarded as one of the world’s greatest wines. The story of Mouton Rothschild is that of a magical combination of soil, climate and devotion of one man, Baron Philippe de Rothschild (1902-1988), Baroness Philippine’s father. In 1853, Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild, from the English branch of the family, bought Château Brane-Mouton and immediately renamed it in Mouton Rothschild. Baron Philippe de Rothschild, when he took over the estate in 1922, decided to devote his life to it and to make Mouton unique, producing the very best wine. In 1924, he was the first to introduce entire chateau bottling. In 1926, he built the majestic 100-metre barrel hall. In 1945, to celebrate the liberation of France, he had the idea of crowning the label of that year’s vintage with a V for Victory. Since then, a different label is created for each vintage by famous painters. In 1962, he opened the Museum of Wine in Art. In 1973, he obtained the revision of the 1855 classification so that Mouton would be officially recognized as a First Growth.