Wine of the vintage and best Mouton since '82 and '86...

2006 Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac ($599.00)

96-100 points Robert Parker: "This extraordinary Mouton should turn out to be the finest they have made since the monumental 1982 and 1986...The final blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot is unusually high in Cabernet Sauvignon, but it possesses Mouton’s hallmarks of pure creme de cassis and flowers in addition to a toasty oak character. Profoundly concentrated, super-textured, and rich, Mouton’s powerful, full-bodied 2006 is unquestionably a strong candidate for the “wine of the vintage.” Kudos to Mouton’s winemaking team for fashioning this brilliant wine. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2050." (04/07) 95-100 points Wine Spectator: "Gorgeous aromas of currant, raspberry and mineral. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins. Long and caressing, building on the palate. Very pretty, very elegant. Subtle and seductive. This could be better than 2005. Wait and see." K&L's notes - Their best wine since the legendary 1986? Deep blackish color. Opulent, spicy nose. Lots of red berry flavors with cassis undertone. Explosive on the palate and very rich and round. Super round tannins-sweet middle fruit. This wine is much better (we think) than their 2005. Bravo! **1/2+ Please note - 2006 Bordeaux futures will arrive between Jan 2009 and July 2009.