Wine Advocate Neil Martin 2016 (97-99 Punkte)
The Château Mouton-Rothschild 2014 contains more tannin than the 2010 according to winemaker Philippe Dhalluin, although he stressed that this does not imply that they were finer tannin. The blend is 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc and it will of course, be matured in 100% new oak. The alcohol level just tops 13%, the first time since 2010. It has a classic Mouton nose, the slightly higher percentage of Merlot lending a little flamboyance and flair with scents of blackberry, warm gravel and cigar box scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, armed with powerful core of quite rich black fruit interlaced with tobacco and allspice. There is very good structure here, a fine edginess towards the white pepper infused finish. There is almost a nuttiness to this wine, to wit, a fascinating maze-like Mouton in the making and perhaps a more cerebral Mouton compared to recent vintages. Tasted twice, almost two weeks apart, with consistent notes.
Wine Spectator 2014 (95-98 Punkte) JG 2014
This captures the pure, distilled essence of Cabernet Sauvignon, with a racy core of red and black currant fruit that almost struts alone, but there's ample roasted apple wood and iron deeply buried in the background, which should emerge with time. The finish has terrific delineation, with a mouthwatering edge despite clearly abundant tannins. The focus on purity in this wine is what's most impressive over the last several vintages
René Gabriel (19 Punkte)
„…82 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 16 % Merlot, 2 % Cabernet Franc. Extrem dunkles
Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Das Bouquet beginnt genauso wie ein Mouton sein soll; röstig,
reife Pflaumen, Cassis, Schwarztee und ein Hauch Minze. Insgesamt nasal einen schier parfümierten
Cabernet zeigend. Im Gaumen mit einer berauschenden Pauillac-Süsse aufwartend, wieder pflaumig
und jetzt noch mehr deutliche Cassisspuren dokumentierend, tolle Extraktion, aromatisches Finale. Kein
Hammer-Mouton, sondern dieses Jahr auf Eleganz und Balance setzend. Irgendwie glaubt man da auch
eine tendenzielle frühe Genussmöglichkeit zu spüren, ohne dass dabei Potential eingebüsst wird“
James Suckling 2016 (96-97 Punkte)
„…Very racy and refined with super polished tannins and focused dark fruits.
Blackberry, orange peel, and black currants. Full. Very long and thought-provoking. A wine that delivers power
and finesse. Juicy and fresh“
Antonio Galloni 2016 (94-97 Punkte)
„…A bold, dramatic wine, the 2015 Mouton-Rothschild sweeps across the palate with remarkable
depth. Seemingly endless layers seem to open as the 2015 fills out its broad, ample frame. The tannins are silky and creamy, which
give the 2015 much of its voluptuous, inviting personality, while the finish is both remarkably vivid and persistent. This is an
especially dark, powerful Mouton.“
