Mouton Rothschild - 1988 (750ml) Fabien Cellar raspberry and mineral notes that

raspberry and mineral notes that are slow to develop

The 2001 Hermitage offers ethereal hints of violets and dried spices on the nose

a graceful

this red evokes red cherry

it will continue to drink well for another decade

Mouton Rothschild - 1988 (750ml) Fabien Cellar raspberry and mineral notes thatThe 1988 has an aroma of exotic spices, minerals, blackcurrants, and oak. In the mouth, it is a much firmer, tougher, more obviously tannic wine than the 1989. It is a beautifully made 1988 that will last 20 30 years, but the astringency of the tannins is slightly troubling. Patience will be a necessity for purchasers of this wine. Anticipated maturity: 2000 2030. Robert Parker 89 points