Château Mouton-Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2014

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Château Mouton-Rothschild
1er Cru Classé 2014

Vintage : 2014
Country : France
Region : Bordeaux (Pauillac)
Subregion Pauillac
Type : Red
Style Deep Full Bodied
Format : 75cl
Alcohol : 14°
Grappes : 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc

Experts		Score	Vintage
JS	James Suckling	99	2014
VN	Vinous (Antonio Galloni)	97	2014
JD	Jeb Dunnuck	97	2014
WS	Wine Spectator	96	2014
WE	Wine Enthusiast	96	2014
RP	Robert Parker	95	2014
DCT	Decanter	95	2014

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Reviews

James Suckling (JS) : 99 Points (2014)

Incredible iodine, oyster, currants, peat and cedar. Yet subtle. Full body, chewy yet polished tannins and great depth and complexity on the finish. I love the spice and blueberry character on the finish. Vibrant. A sexy style of Mouton. Try drinking this in 2022.

Vinous (Antonio Galloni) (VN) : 97 Points (2014)

An exciting, beautifully layered wine, the 2014 Mouton Rothschild is one of the clear highlights of the vintage. A stunning interplay of crème de cassis, graphite, menthol, sage, mocha, dark chocolate and leather takes of all the senses. The 2014 is dark, voluptuous racy. Above all else, it speaks to a total sense of balance. (AG) (2/2017)

Jeb Dunnuck (JD) : 97 Points (2014)

Unquestionably one of the great wines in the vintage, the 2014 Mouton-Rothschild offers more flamboyance, depth, and texture than just about every other release out there. Crème de cassis, violets, lead pencil, and ample creamy oak notes all emerge from this incredibly sexy, concentrated 2014 that has a terrific mid-palate, sweet tannin, and a great, great finish. Not far off the incredible 2015, it can be enjoyed anytime over the coming 3-4 decades, although 3-5 years of bottle age should do it good.

Wine Spectator (WS) : 96 Points (2014)

This delivers a large core of pure, unadorned cassis, accented by notes of anise, plum cake, mint and bitter plum coulis. The core has serious heft, supported easily by a riveting iron spine that shows superb length through the finish. A prodigious display of power and cut. Best from 2022 through 2040.

Wine Enthusiast (WE) : 96 Points (2014)

The label of this vintage is designed by David Hockney in memory of Philippine de Rothschild. It is a powerful wine in the rich style of Mouton with strong black-currant fruits from 81% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is dense and dark, ready to age for many years. Drink this impressive wine from 2026. Cellar Selection

Robert Parker (RP) : 95 Points (2014)

The 2014 Mouton-Rothschild was closed at first when I tasted the wine in bottle with winemaker Philippe Dhalluin. But as it transpires, this First Growth is just toying with you. Initially quite understated, it responds to aeration like a young child peeking from around a corner and then running out, waving its hands. It suddenly hits you with gorgeous black cherries, bilberry, cedar and wilted rose petal. The palate is medium-bodied with a silky smooth entry. This is utterly seductive: a wine without a hair out of place. It is not as powerful or as complex as the 2015 Mouton-Rothschild, yet the precision and focus here is beguiling. It will require five to seven years to absorb the 100% new oak, then it will be an utterly delicious and to use a term employed at en primeur, "cerebral" First Growth that is destined to give two or three decades of pleasure.

Decanter (DCT) : 95 Points (2014)

Explosively floral nose – the usual exotic Mouton fruit underlined by very ripe 16% Merlot. The classic 'iron fist in a velvet glove', with ripe tannins and marvellous structure. Its true qualities will need time to show. Barrel Sample: 95+