Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2006 Chateau Charmail stonefruit push in the background

stonefruit push in the background

blackberry and boysenberry fruit flavors forming the core

94 Pts Monica Larner

The palate is ample

Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2006 Chateau Charmail stonefruit push in the backgroundAt the time it was shown as a barrel sample in early 2007, this was the best wine of 2006. That accolade remains. It has all the power of the Cabernet Sauvignon in Pauillac, which was the greatest success of the vintage. That power comes from the dense tannins as well as the black plum and spice flavors and minerality. The texture becomes velvet, giving a final richness, but never losing its long aging potential. In a year that is good, but not at the