The rich, complex, well-developed bouquet of oriental spices, toasty oak, herbs, and ripe fruit is wonderful. On the palate, the wine is also rich, forward, long, and sexy. It ranks behind both Haut-Brion and Chateau Margaux in 1985. I am surprised by how evolved and ready to drink this wine is. Readers looking for a big, boldly constructed Mouton should search out other vintages, as this is a tame, forward, medium-weight wine that is close to full maturity. It is capable of lasting another 15+ years. This estate compares their 1985 to their 1959, but to me it is more akin to their 1962 or 1953. Anticipated maturity: Now-2012. Last tasted, 10/97.

Tight and firm, unfolding gracefully to reveal a series of complex flavors--currant, earth and spice--that manage to offset a slightly cheesy note on the nose. Finishes with an aftertaste that's a bit stripped. Best after 1999.--Cabernet Challenge. -JL

Surprisingly elegant, with lovely tobacco, cherry and berry aromas that blossom on the palate. Moderately soft tannins and a sweet, fruity finish. All finesse and ready to drink.--Cabernet Challenge. -JS

此款酒，帶有東方香料、烤橡木、藥草、成熟水果怡人的香氣；香氣豐富，層次復(fù)雜，發(fā)展較好?？诟酗L(fēng)味豐富，早熟，風(fēng)味持久，十分迷人。它名列 1985 年份的 Haut-Brion 和 Chateau Margaux 之后。此酒味道平淡，果香四溢，酒體適中，近乎完全成熟，因此想要收藏酒體豐滿，酸味十足的 Mouton 酒的讀者需要尋找其它年份的酒。該酒可以珍藏 15 年（甚至更久）。預(yù)期成熟時間：現(xiàn)在至 2012 年。