Château Mouton Rothschild, 2001 Dessert Ample and voluptuous on the

Ample and voluptuous on the palate

thanks to its unique gear system

100 Points

yet refined with a refreshing acidity

with sheer willpower

Château Mouton Rothschild, 2001 Dessert Ample and voluptuous on theA blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, the opaque purple coloured, chunky 2001 Mouton Rothschild does not possess the finesse and stature often achieved by this first growth. It offers a tell tale cassis scented nose, and a monolithic, medium to full bodied style with relatively high, austere tannin in the finish (a characteristics I also noticed in cask). A dry, angular, backward effort for the vintage, it should be