Château Mouton-Rothschild 1. Cru Classé Pauillac 1988

"Sehr dunkle, noch junge Farbe. Viel Cassis und auch noch recht viel Röstaromen, süsse Pflaumen, dezent dropsige Mitte, sehr vielschichtig und frucht-würzig. Fester, sehr konzentrierter Gaumen, spielt zwischen blauen und schwarzen Beeren hin und her, extrem viel Lakritze im Extrakt, durch das Schlürfen im Gaumen setzen sich enorm viele Aromen frei. Eine geniale Magnum, die einen ganz grossen Mouton zeigt."
19/20 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2009-2025

"There's licorice here along with mint, some lead pencil and flowers. It's full and round displaying wonderful vanilla and plum flavors. Very silky and refined yet dense and caressing. A beauty, though it does turn a little dry, always revealing its wood."
93/100 Punkte "The 1988 Mouton has an attractive aroma of exotic spices, minerals, coffee, black currants, and sweet oak. Much like the 1989, the bouquet is staggering, but the flavors are distinctly less profound. In the mouth, it is a much firmer, tougher, more obviously tannic wine than the 1989, with medium body and outstanding ripeness. A beautifully made 1988 that will last 20-25 years, its short finish keeps it from being sublime. The 1988 is somewhat reminiscent of the 1985, but with more tannin. Anticipated maturity: Now-2020. Last tasted 1/93"
89/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 1993-2020