1982 Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru, Pauillac

Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Cabernet franc 8%, Merlot 7%

Winemakers comments:

The coulour is dense and deep with slightly amber tint, while the nose reveals aromas of gigerbread, mint, very ripe fruit, blackcurrant and bilbery, with notes of cinnamon, toast and moca.

From a firm and silky attack with an elegant tannins structure of velvety, partician tannins, the vine develops a full, round body with suggestions of licorice and caramel. Fresh, stylish, seductive and charming, with notes of chocolate, this is a powerful wine with attractive length.

This wine remains one of the legends of Bordeaux. It has thrown off the backward, youthful style that existed during its first 25 years of life, and over the last 4-5 years has developed such secondary nuances as cedar and spice box. The creme de cassis, underlying floral note, full-bodied power, extraordinary purity, multilayered texture, and finish of over a minute are a showcase for what this Chateau accomplished in 1982. The wine is still amazingly youthful, vibrant, and pure. It appears capable of remaining fruity and vibrant in 2082! Thank God it is beginning to budge, as I would like to drink most of my supply before I kick the bucket. This is a great, still youthful wine, and, on occasion, one does understand the hierarchy of Bordeaux chateaux when you see the complexity and brilliance of this first-growth. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050+