My brother was feeling generous last night and opened a 1984 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild. The label was highly damaged, but thankfully the wine was not. In fact the wine was incredible, so complex, and drinking at peak right now. Every sip I closed my eyes and felt like I was walking through a Chinatown market, man sitting on the porch smoking a cigarette as Asian spices lift through the air from nearby restaurants. The wind changed direction and hints of leather from a nearby shop was added to the senses. There was still pleasant acidity, providing structure to the palate of cherry and tobacco. This is definitely my WOTY so far!!
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Good showing for an ‘84.
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Not the best vintage, but this was 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Probably why it’s held up so well.
Can’t recall ever hearing of a good showing from an 84 other than Jayer so congrats!
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I’ve had a very good '84 Lafite. Glad to hear Mouton can be similar even in rough vintages.
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The 1984 vintage was one of powerful structure, but light on fruit relatively speaking. Mouton has long been very promising- if for more as a companion to a dessert or cheese course in the long run- but it sounds like it may have come out even better than I hoped. Either way, longevity was never an issue for 1984 so much as the concern the structure would outlive the fruit.
Appreciate the TN- I will make sure to open one soon.
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Thanks for posting that!