Mouton Rothschild - 1995 (3L) Regnie the 2005 Chardonnay boasts copious

the 2005 Chardonnay boasts copious notes of floral

lilac petals

These are two great successes in this vintage that have aged well and surprised me by their intensity and overall complexity

tangy acidity for a structure that should help it age gracefully

Mouton Rothschild - 1995 (3L) Regnie the 2005 Chardonnay boasts copiousBottled in June, 1997, this profound Mouton is more accessible than the more muscular 1996. A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 19% Merlot, it reveals an opaque purple color, and reluctant aromas of cassis, truffles, coffee, licorice, and spice. In the mouth, the wine is "great stuff," with superb density, a full bodied personality, rich mid palate, and a layered, profound finish that lasts for 40+ seconds. There is outstanding