Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2008 Pinot Noir orchard blossoms and chalk ride

orchard blossoms and chalk ride the fine

moderately sweet finish

ripe fruit and floral aromatics wafting from the glass

eucalyptus

Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2008 Pinot Noir orchard blossoms and chalk rideThe 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