Mouton Rothschild - 2000 (750ml) 2002 Quilceda Creek’s 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

Quilceda Creek’s 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon perpetuates the deeply toasted nuttiness

This organically farmed vineyard has turned out a deeply layered wine with a striking perfume of graphite

It is amazing for both its appellation and the vintage

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I usually snap up a bottle or two

Mouton Rothschild - 2000 (750ml) 2002 Quilceda Creek’s 2009 Cabernet SauvignonPerhaps the most beautiful packaging ever on a Bordeaux bottle, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild literally produced a work of art in the gold engraved bottle of 2000 Mouton Rothschild. Of course, one cant drink the glass, but this is a top flight Mouton Rothschild, eclipsed only by the 2006 and 2009. A rich, tannic, earthy style, with loads of creme de cassis and floral notes, the final blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot is a full bodied