A superb Mouton, the 2005 is composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and a dollop of Cabernet Franc. Under the new administrator, Philippe Dalhuin, the strictest selection of any recent vintage was instituted (64% of the production was used), and the 2005's 13.5% natural alcohol is one of the highest ever achieved at this estate. While not as good as the 1986 or 1982, the 2005 is a brilliant wine offering a classic inky/blue/purple color along with notions of creme de cassis, licorice, an...

Rating: (94-96) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 164 on Apr-06

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar

Rating: 89-91 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 3/06

Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by Robert Parker

Rating for France-Bordeaux-Pauillac: 95 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>