Tasting Notes
Robert Parker 87
A deep garnet core with some ageing on the rim. The nose is certainly in need of more fruit concentration (like many 1993’s), dominated by cedar, cigar box and burnt match. The palate is medium-bodied, lacking a little cohesion, almost rustic in style for Mouton. Good acidity, yet mid-palate is rather hollow, following by an attenuated, austere finish. My feeling is that this will dry out over the next decade. Drink now through 2012. Tasted April 2007.
Anticipated maturity: 2007-2012
JancisRobinson.com 16.5
Harvested 23 September to 10 October. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc. 1993 wasn t a great year, with September rain spoiling what had looked like a fine vintage. The 1993 was a pleasant surprise. With plump red/black fruit on the palate, smoky oak and fine tannins, this has aged better than expected. At its peak now, you could still enjoy this for 3-4 years. This was actually the second wine I ever purchased en primeur, so I m slightly biased! (AWH)
Anticipated maturity: 2002-2025
