Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2000 Villa Creek Cellars Hints of wild sage and

Hints of wild sage and peppermint

Aromas of ripe red fruits

the wine matured in a combination of used 500-liter barriques and 5

smoked meat and raspberry

Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2000 Villa Creek Cellars Hints of wild sage andWith its distinctive antique bottle and gold etched label dominated by a sheep, this is definitely a move away from classic Bordeaux bottling. It is good that the wine can support the presentation. The fruit is so ripe, it almost tastes of raisins, but that sweetness is finely balanced by the dry tannins and concentrated texture. To finish, there are exotic spices, giving an almost oriental character to the long aftertaste. 97 Pts Wine Enthusiast