Mouton Rothschild low shoulder- 1969 (750ml) Joe K It should drink well for

It should drink well for 15 or more years

004 cases made

and no perceptible acidity

46% Merlot

with its enormous tannin and density

Mouton Rothschild low shoulder- 1969 (750ml) Joe K It should drink well forI 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