Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru 1997

Jeff Leve: 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. 91/100 (2012)

Parker: 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. 90/100 (2000)

Lobenberg: Deutlicher Cassis-Ton, reifes Tannin, Mengen reintöniger Frucht, deutliche, rauchige Eiche und unvermutet langer Nachklang. Langlebig, einer der besten 1er Cru.