Mouton Rothschild low shoulder- 1969 (750ml) Joe K with its enormous tannin and

with its enormous tannin and density

but this wine comes close to perfection for my palate

46% Merlot

and 9% Petit Verdot

spice and earth scents

Mouton Rothschild low shoulder- 1969 (750ml) Joe K with its enormous tannin andI was always under the impression that the '69 Mouton Rothschild was an unqualified failure, as well it should have been given the difficulty of the vintage I was wrong. While brick in color, the wine has an engaging forest floor cedar smoked meat quality and a Right Bank Merlot like warmth to it. Medium bodied, balanced acidity, and moderately lengthy finish. A great find in the hard to locate 1969 vintage. "Off year" Moutons will always be a bit