1945 Red Blend

A high level of volatile acidity put some tasters off, but had the effect of lifting and intensifying the raspberry, raisin and spicy flavors. The tannins are soft and the finish long. Drink now.--Cheval-Blanc vertical. -TM WS... Read More

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A consistent 100-point wine (only because my point scale stops at that number), the 1945 Mouton-Rothschild is truly one of the immortal wines of the century. This wine is easily identifiable because of its remarkably exotic, over-ripe,... Read More

Tasted twice and rated highly each time, the 1945 is an exceptional winemaking effort in what can be a frightfully tannic vintage. It exhibits a dark, murky, plum color with little garnet at the edge. It also possesses a huge... Read More