Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2008 Pinot Noir With medium-bodied richness

With medium-bodied richness

It goes on and on

Excellent persistence

orchard blossoms and chalk ride the fine

Tasted May 2016

Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2008 Pinot Noir With medium-bodied richnessThe 2008 Mouton Rothschild checks in as a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Merlot brought up in mostly new barrels. Undeniably one of the top wines in the vintage, it offers a rare opulence and sexiness in its awesome bouquet of crme de cassis, Asian spices, chocolate, and crushed flowers. Deep, full bodied, powerful, and still young, it fills the mouth with fruit, has sweet tannin, and a great finish. It's still ruby plum colored, with no