Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2006 Case (12x750ml) Rioja Alavesa thirst-quenching

thirst-quenching

this red is as much about texture and balance as it is cherry

It goes on and on

Recent bottles suggest that it may close up for several years

currants and bitter chocolate

Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2006 Case (12x750ml) Rioja Alavesa thirst-quenching"Tasted at the Mouton Rothschild vertical in London, the 2006 Mouton Rothschild was really the wine that put winemaker Philippe Dhalluin on the map, in the sense that unlike the 2005 born in a great vintage, this 2006 had to transcend it. It remains one of the standouts of the growing season and actually replicates previous showings just the week earlier and in January. As expected, the nose has quite brilliant delineation with blackberry, graphite,