Mouton Rothschild - 1989 (750ml) 1989 ” that takes decades to

” that takes decades to dissipate and fade

flowering issues and uncooperative weather in the critical months of August and September

and a welcome acidity on entry

this wine tends to come from the estate’s holdings in the eastern sector of Chateauneuf du Pape

excellent ripeness

Mouton Rothschild - 1989 (750ml) 1989 ” that takes decades toConsidering the vintages and the estate, Mouton's performances in 1989 and 1990 are puzzling. I have tasted these wines multiple times since my last reviews appeared in print. The 1989 Mouton Rothschild is the superior wine, but in no sense is this a compelling wine if compared to the Moutons produced in 1995, 1986, and 1982. The 1989 displays a dark ruby color that is already beginning to reveal significant lightening at the edge. The bouquet is