The 2001 Mouton-Rothschild contains 20% vin de presse and 12.6°
alcohol. It has a vibrant, captivating bouquet that explodes from the glass
with precocious black cherries, sous-bois, mint and a touch of Seville
oranges, displaying precision and class. The medium-bodied palate shows
good density and offers sappy black fruit, white pepper and just a touch of
tobacco. Quite muscular for a 2001, and perhaps missing the clarity and
pixelation that the next winemaker, Philippe Dhalluin, subsequently
imparted. This is a thoroughly enjoyable Mouton-Rothschild, even if it is
not the same pedigree as recent vintages
Neal Martin - Vinous Media (94)