Mouton Rothschild - 1989 (750ml) 1989 excellent ripeness

excellent ripeness

very torn label This is a denser version of the 1990 that stylistically reminds me of what the young 1959 probably tasted like

this wine tends to come from the estate’s holdings in the eastern sector of Chateauneuf du Pape

spice box and incense characterize the dark plum-colored 2009 Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard

subtle barbecue smoke and a hint of forest floor

Mouton Rothschild - 1989 (750ml) 1989 excellent ripenessConsidering the vintages and the estate, Mouton's performances in 1989 and 1990 are puzzling. I have tasted these wines multiple times since my last reviews appeared in print. The 1989 Mouton Rothschild is the superior wine, but in no sense is this a compelling wine if compared to the Moutons produced in 1995, 1986, and 1982. The 1989 displays a dark ruby color that is already beginning to reveal significant lightening at the edge. The bouquet is