LeDomduVin: Some young Bordeaux wines...

Some young Bordeaux wines...

Some Bordeaux wines, far too young to drink now, that will probably take the next 5-10 years to reach their opening window of ideal drinkability, while lasting and ageing beautifully for many years after that. 

Château Mouton Rothschild 2019

Château Margaux 2019

Cheers! Santé! 

Dom

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LeDomduVin: Château Mouton-Rothschild 1961 close-up

Château Mouton-Rothschild 1961

Although I left my position as Wine Quality Control Director, nearly a year ago, after doing it for 9 years in my previous job, I still love doing wine inspections and checking out these old and rare ladies in every detail. 

A few days ago, I had the opportunity to do a brief inspection of a few bottles that were bought by the wine team of one of our outlets, which included some old and rare gems, like this Mouton 1961. 

Always a pleasure to scrutinize these ladies everywhere and even gently lift up their capsule to look at what's underneath, whenever possible. 😀 😄 (we're still talking about a bottle of wine, right? 😉)

This particular bottle showed a great level, good colour and sedimentation. Despite a few nicks, scratches and tears, the capsule and label were in good condition and show no counterfeiting signs, even under the microscope and the blue light. 

That's a "Passed" for me! How about you?  What do you think? 

Cheers! Santé! 

Dom

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Château Mouton Rothschild 1945 (OWC)

Château Mouton Rothschild 1945 (OWC)
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Château Mouton Rothschild 1945 (OWC)

Château Mouton Rothschild 1945 (OWC)
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There is not that many full OWC cases of this legendary wine, like this one, left in the world. I am always amazed and humbled by the presence of such a piece of history and what it represents. 

Château Mouton Rothschild 1945 (OWC)
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As a Sommelier/Wine Buyer and Wine Quality Control Director, I feel very privileged to be able to take care of these old ladies, (as I like to call them), that are even still in their original hay-straw sleeves. 

Château Mouton Rothschild 1945 (OWC)
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What a beautiful case, full of old and rare bottles that have survived all these decades and will probably last a few more, if everything goes well and no one drinks them too fast. 😀😁🍷👍

Château Mouton Rothschild 1945 (OWC)
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Cheers! Santé!

LeDomduVin (a.k.a Dominique Noel)

PS: Just a reminder that these bottles are not mine and they do not belong to me. They belong to a private cellar I take care of occasionally. And I probably will never get the chance to taste them.    

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