Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2006 Chateau Le Crock fresh tannins

fresh tannins

a fresh backbone and a long generous finish

Well structured with a hint of minerality and smooth silky tannins

it should evolve for another 40-50 years

A tight and focused red with red currant and berry character

Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2006 Chateau Le Crock fresh tanninsAt 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