Mouton Rothschild 2018 750ml

Château Mouton Rothschild, elevated to first-growth status in 1973, made one of its all-time great wines in 2018. The blend is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, with a splash of Petit Verdot. Jane Anson and James Suckling each awarded a perfect 100 points, and Wine Advocate, Vinous and Wine Enthusiast followed with 99. Anson counted it among "the all-time great Moutons." Suckling described exquisite purity of blackcurrant, raspberry and a hint of citrus, with seamless tannins coating a full-bodied palate. As always, the label features original artwork commissioned for the vintage. Hold until around 2030; it should age for half a century.