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1993 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild

Monday’s aren’t usually a big day for first growth Bordeaux, but who am I to complain about bucking this trend.

I wasn’t particularly elated about the ‘93 before opening it (I’ve been let down by such vintages so often in the past) but I am happy to report that this is pretty damn good Mouton. The nose showcases classic cedar and pencil shaving notes with subtle wafts of red currant and dried fruit. There is a foreboding sense of power on the nose and I’m expecting a Mouton with a pronounced structural hardness (as if reinforced with steel). However, I’m pleasantly surprised with how elegant the ‘93 is on the palate, and though it has well defined structural elements, they’re not austere. For first growth I find the palate uncomplicated and reminiscent, mostly, just of excellent Bordeux, and don’t get me wrong, this is excellent wine. In the end, for what it costs, I found the ‘93 a little less complex than I’d like with a bit of shortness across the palate. The finish is also fairly one note and not especially lingering.

That said, Mouton is Mouton and a treat as always (especially since I don’t pay to taste)… But I wonder if this vintage is worth the money.

-JL

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1989 Chateau Gruaud Larose, St.-Julien

Now that we’ve finished some small bites (panisses, beets and chevre, hummus) and a lovely spinach salad (and most of the first two bottles of wine) it’s time to move on to the closer… No, not the primetime Kyra Sedgwick vehicle (sorry, Kevin Bacon, but it’s not sweeps yet)… No, I’m talking about something special to close the show…

I’ve always loved the ‘89 Bordeauxs because I have a penchant for that sort of Bordeaux that smells like a wastebin in a kindergarten class after pencil sharpening lessons. In this arena, the Gruaud is no let down. At this point we decanted about an hour ago and the nose is still stinking of cedar chips, lead pencil shavings and bell pepper with a rich undercurrent of, dare I say, currant. Structurally this is weighty on the palate with med + acidity that elongates this density across the palate. Finish is long and the notes on the palate really emphasize the fruit with the role reversal leaving the earthiness, minerality, and, yes, that pencil quality playing the supporting role… A little like Sam Shepards “True West” with the major tasting notes exchanging roles somewhere along the mid-palate.

-JL

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