It's not often one get's to try a wine that is over 100 years old! The provenance on this bottles is solid at least going back to the distributors purchase in the early 80's. No idea how long the distributor had it in their warehouse. This was the first vintage that Mouton used an artist (Jean Carlu) to create the label and would not do it again until 1945. It is also the first vintage that Baron Philippe de Rothschild bottled the wines at the Chateau instead of having someone else do it. All very cool, but 101 years is a lot to ask. The wine was brown in color although darker at the core and closer to tan at the outside. The nose was interesting. Earthy, dusty, cigar box, dried cherries and just a hint of black cherries (not vibrant but it had some freshness left). Revisiting after an hour, there was little change. Medium to full bodied. No tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, there is a bit of life left. Some black cherries and dried cherries with earthiness and dried tobacco. Short finish. At this point, it is not a wine to serve with dinner, but it was fascinating and interesting and I had no problem finishing my glass. We should all do so well at 101.
