此款 2003 年的 Mouton-Rothschild 發(fā)展遲緩，酒力強(qiáng)勁，單寧緊致，呈深紫色，由76% 的 Cabernet Sauvignon、14% 的 Merlot、8% 的 Cabernet Franc 和 2% 的 Petit Verdot 混釀而成，酒精含量為 12.9%，醒酒后品質(zhì)得到巨大提升。其酒體豐滿，口感醇厚，余味悠長。在 2012 年至 2040 年（甚至更久）之間，此款頂級佳釀品質(zhì)將達(dá)到最佳。在桶中陳釀的時候，它似乎是由 1982 年和 1986 年的 Moutons 酒混釀而成；但自從裝瓶后，其單寧含量似乎比這兩個年份都要高。我依然堅信 2000 年份的 Mouton-Rothschild 品質(zhì)是最佳的。

The 2003 harvest began on September 15 and finished ten days later. The result is an outstanding 2003 Mouton-Rothschild, but it is not one of the superstars of Pauillac or the Northern Médoc. Its nearby neighbors, Lafite-Rothschild, Cos d’Estournel and Montrose, all produced wines that qualitatively dominate this effort from Mouton-Rothschild. Nevertheless, there is a lot to like. The tannins, which were so tough initially, have softened somewhat, and the nose offers up notes of cedarwood, roasted coffee, tobacco leaf and red and blackcurrants. This spicy, earthy, fleshy, medium to full-bodied 2003 is not one of the stars of the vintage. It is close to full maturity, where it should remain for another 10-15 years.

This has lots of phenolic character. Full-bodied and chewy with very ripe nuances. So much coffee and walnut character. A big and slightly overdone wine. Shows the extreme heat of the vintage. Drink now.

Blackberry, cherry and currant with just a hint of toasted oak. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a lovely combination of ripe fruit and vanilla character. Goes on and on. Long and very stylish. Balanced and refined. Best after 2011. 23,330 cases made. -JS

(1st growth) Fine Cabernet fruit, and intense without heaviness. Good fruit with decent depth, well-rounded tannins and fair acidity. Great balance and length.

‘Patrick Leon said about this vintage, “Philippe, I will show you how to make great wine.” So in 2003 I learnt how resistant Cabernet Sauvignon is.’ Pretty simple and sweet and dusty. Tad dull.

Cigar box, jammy black raspberry, mint, ash, tobacco, cedar wood, cloves, cinnamon and wet forest floor notes start the fireworks. On the palate, the rich, sensuous, flamboyant, showy wine is a hedonistic treat for the senses from start to finish.