Château Mouton Rothschild 1990
Climatic conditionsThe vegetation cycle started early following a mild winter. Budbreak took place between 7 and 17 March depending on the variety. Changeable weather in the spring – cold weather in March and April followed by high temperatures in May – caused early but slow flowering.
Mid-flowering was observed on 21 May for the Merlot and Cabernet Franc and on 26 May for the Cabernet Sauvignon. June and July were dry; August remained dry and very hot, with several days of heatwave conditions.
Veraison, like flowering, took place early but slowly; mid-veraison was observed between 3 and 11 August depending on the variety, causing the grapes to mature unevenly on some bunches.
After elimination of the unevenly matured bunches, the crop showed exceptional potential. The grapes were in perfect condition, very ripe and deeply coloured. Fine weather in September meant that the harvest could take place under ideal conditions both for the maturity of the grapes and for picking.
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- Harvest
- 18 September to 3 October
- Varietal mix
- Cabernet Sauvignon 81 %
Cabernet Franc 10 %
Merlot 9 %
The wine has a clear, glittering colour with a slightly brickish tint, while the open and expressive nose offers well-developed aromas of blond tobacco and game together with some very pleasant mineral notes.
The attack is gentle and gradual, while the refined and silky tannic structure suggests that this Mouton Rothschild has reached full maturity.
The fruit, relatively discreet on the nose, comes into its own on the palate in flavours of macerated fruit and prunes in alcohol. An attractive, acidulated and airy finish.
Illustration of the Label
Francis Bacon (1909-1992)
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