1983 Mouton Rothschild
Posted: 14:04 Sat 26 Jul 2014
Deep red, with a deep rose rim; still 95% opaque. Big on the nose, earthy and surprisingly grassy with intense dried purple fruits. High in acidity on the initial palate; elegant and restrained fruit but huge and powerful tannins. The tannins are huge on the aftertaste and finish and deliver a massive length. Despite the tannic presence, this is a surprisingly elegant wine and is very enjoyable. 93/100. 11-Jul-14. Decanted 2½ hours.