Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2006 Fedellos do Couto Named after a famous samurai

Named after a famous samurai of the region nicknamed Suigei because he drank like a whale

with the presence of fresh fruit

without any excess

with kirsch

Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2006 Fedellos do Couto Named after a famous samuraiAt the time it was shown as a barrel sample in early 2007, this was the best wine of 2006. That accolade remains. It has all the power of the Cabernet Sauvignon in Pauillac, which was the greatest success of the vintage. That power comes from the dense tannins as well as the black plum and spice flavors and minerality. The texture becomes velvet, giving a final richness, but never losing its long aging potential. In a year that is good, but not at the