The only First Growth to be classified for the first time in 1973 (all others in 1855), not only is Mouton one of the world's greatest wines, it also has become known for its labels, which are…

Starting to really come into its own, this is packed full of savoury blackberry, redcurrant and blueberry fruit with layers of liquorice, black chocolate, grilled cedar and a gentle lick of salinity…

This wine is dominated by new wood, which goes right through the big, dark fruit flavors and tannins. Very ripe cassis flavors are under this wood, waiting likely for many years before the wood…

Opulent yet restrained aromas which give the impression of ripeness. A sense of hedonism pervades here – and it's very welcome too. Long and elegant with good depth of fruit, well woven tannins and a…

Château Mouton Rothschild - Pauillac 2005 (750ml) available at Joe Canal's Lawrenceville in Lawrenceville, NJ

(100 Points) After stumbling over some wines I thought were high class Bordeaux, I nailed this wine in one of the blind tastings for this article. In most tastings where a great Bordeaux is inserted…

Mouton Rothschild is one of the five First Growth estates in Bordeaux, and is consistently a top flight wine sought-after by collectors. Planted to 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot and 10% Cabernet…

Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, the 1998 Mouton Rothschild is deep garnet-brick in color with lovely crème de cassis, dried roses, hoisin and baking spice notes…