The 1987 Château Mouton Rothschild is a deep, elegant wine with a dark red color and notes of raspberry, cherry, leather, and humus. It has a smooth, silky texture with well-integrated tannins and a harmonious finish of ripe fruit and spice. With 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc, it was the last vintage produced under Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s direction and features a label by artist Hans Erni.

The Wine Advocate | RP 88
Published: 1st Jan 1998
Drink: 1990-2010

This would appear to be a sure bet for the wine of the vintage. Certainly, it is the most complete and backward 1987, with at least 10-15 years of aging potential. The touching dedication from the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild's daughter on the label is almost worth the price of one bottle. Additionally, 1987 was the last vintage of the Baron, and thus will probably fetch a fortune in 40 or 50 years. This is one of the deepest and most opaque wines of the vintage, with a tight, yet promising bouquet of cedar and black currants. This wine exhibits surprising depth, medium to full body, and plenty of tannin in the finish. Anticipated maturity: Now-2010. Last tasted, 11/90.

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Tasting Notes:
The wine exhibits a dark red color, shading to orange at the rim. The nose offers notes of wax and fruit, particularly raspberry and cherry, along with aromas of humus and leather. The attack is elegant, maintaining a touch of freshness. Vanilla flavors emerge on the palate, with well-integrated tannins and a silky texture. The wine concludes with a harmonious finish featuring ripe fruit and spice flavors.

Harvest: 5 to 15 October
Varietal Mix: Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Merlot 8%, Cabernet Franc 7%
Label Artist: Hans Erni (1909–2015)