1989 Château Mouton-Rothschild, Premier Cru Classé Pauillac (magnum)

"The 1989 Mouton-Rothschild is a vintage that I have always had a lot of time for. Now at 30 years of age, it has quite a potent bouquet of blackberries, raspberry coulis, cedar and mint that feels opulent but youthful. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and a fine bead of acidity, and quite succulent in mouthfeel, featuring generous wild strawberry mixed with cedar and tobacco. There is a sense of swagger about this Mouton-Rothschild and it feels very persistent on the surprisingly dense finish. Very fine. Tasted from on ex-cellor bottle at the chateau."
Drink 2019-2035. 93 pts., Neal Martin, vinous.com (tasted September 2019)