Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1978

92 points Wine Spectator: "Supple yet strong willed, this is mature enough for drinking now, with chocolate, cherry, violet, vanilla and raspberry notes. (PM)" (05/1991)

90 points Wine Advocate: "A deep garnet core with tawny rim. The bouquet displays good intensity, cohesive, earthy, leathery but well defined and gaining potency. The palate is medium-bodied with some attractive decayed black cedar-infused leafy fruit with tobacco and a touch of graphite. Good persistency towards the slightly bitter finish with touches of soy and pain grille. Drink now-2018. Tasted September 2008. (NM)" (01/2009)