2003 Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac

The way that this dark, unctuous wine clung to the sides of the glass immediately hinted that it might be a fantastic Mouton – and so it proved. With an abundance of spicy Cabernet fruit on the nose, this has gorgeous extract and concentration on the palate. Ripe tannins enrobe a decadent kernel of exotic ripe, blackcurrant fruit. This is more impressive than the already legendary 2000 at the same stage. Not surprisingly, patience will be required to enjoy this at its best.