Château Mouton Rothschild, 2004 Rare If standing in the vineyards

If standing in the vineyards on a clear day

Wine Advocate-Robert Parker 98 points

with aftertaste of roasted hazelnut and coffee

With great acidity the wine is light on its feet and almost refreshing

Château Mouton Rothschild, 2004 Rare If standing in the vineyardsThe 2004 Mouton Rothschild was the first vintage for Philippe Dhalluin, who was so successful in persuading the late Philippine de Rothschild to institute a more strict selection with respect to Mouton Rothschild. The outstanding 2004 exhibits delicious notes of cedarwood, Christmas fruitcake, blackcurrants and toast. The wine possesses outstanding concentration, medium to full body, excellent purity, hints of forest floor and underbrush, and sweet,