Mouton 1998 750mL

"Deep garnet-black. The nose is a little mute even given this wine's youth, providing a moderate intensity of evolving aromas: game, earth, blackcurrant jam and a whiff of dried herbs. The medium+ bodied palate is gently styled with a medium+ level of finely grained tannins and medium+ acidity. Mid-palate is a bit hollow and the finish perhaps not as long as I'd expect. Good wine but not exactly living up to its first growth status. Drink now to 2025. Tasted February 2009."