97 Mouton Rothschild

1997 Château Mouton Rothschild;

Ruby, floral, pure, sweet strawberries, fresh and lively. Feels a bit lean now, but very elegant. Tannins ripe, structured, especially with the slightly lean fruit. Good length. 90

This was served blind, and that strawberry touch made me ponder for a while, then more classical notes appeared with cigars. (TN was written both before the wine opened up fully) The closest I came was something Margaux, but the structure was a bit much, and that turned out to be correct.