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  • 1988
  • Red
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Pauillac
  • Medoc
  • Bordeaux
  • France
  • 750ml
  • First Growth
Lot 77

1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac - 2 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$1,200 - CAD$1,700
Starting Bid
CAD$900
$652.17

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This lot is comprised of 2 bottle(s) of 1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1200 - $1700 with a reserve of $900. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11503.

Condition

Please note the following conditions in this lot - Base of Neck on the bottle of 1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac, In Neck and Damaged (ripped or torn) Label on the bottle of 1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac.

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While in university, this consignor began to cook and enjoyed pairing food and wine. He took WSET courses and started his collection in 2010. He was initially drawn to Italian wine because of his heritage but soon branched out to other regions to balance his collection and has always been careful of where he sources his bottles. Residing in Calgary, he purchased from local stores and restaurants, and direct from wineries. His collection has been stored in his temperature-controlled cellar.
1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac from this lot has the following scores - James Suckling 93 points, Jean-Marc Quarin 93 points, Tom Cannavan 93 points, Wine Spectator 92 points, CellarTracker 92 points. This is the tasting note for 1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac from Robert Parker - The 1988 Mouton has an attractive aroma of exotic spices, minerals, coffee, black currants, and sweet oak. Much like the 1989, the bouquet is staggering, but the flavors are distinctly less profound. In the mouth, it is a much firmer, tougher, more obviously tannic wine than the 1989, with medium body and outstanding ripeness. A beautifully made 1988 that will last 20-25 years, its short finish keeps it from being sublime. The 1988 is somewhat reminiscent of the 1985, but with more tannin..