Delicious wine, which is just entering its peak of maturity (like most top 2001 Bordeaux). It is deep and balanced, complex, has a lovely acidity giving it a lot of freshness. The palate is full-bodied, tanins are silky, the finish last over 30 seconds. I loved this wine, and think it has a very long life ahead. It reminds me of the 1985 Mouton, which I think was underrated and which I was happy to enjoy on a dozen occasions. One of the great 2001 Bordeaux I have encountered until now.

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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. Let’s hope the fruit continues to expand and sweeten, but that’s no sure thing. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025+.

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