Mouton Rothschild 2001 Pauillac 1.Cru Classé Alkohol:12,5% vol. Bettane & Desseauve Carnet N° 28 (16.02.2004) : 9,5/10 Cash (Schweiz) N° 16 (19.04.2002) : 92-94 Parker N° 153 (01.06.2004) : 89 Trinkreife : 2013-2025 A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, the opaque purple-colored, 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 forgotten for at least a decade. Letýs hope the fruit continues to expand and sweeten, but thatýs no sure thing. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025+. Stephen Tanzer N° May/Jun 03 (01.05.2003) : 90-92 Vinum N° 3/2004 (01.03.2004) : 19/20 Wine Spectator N° 28-17 (31.03.2004) : 94