Robert Parker 93 points
"The beautiful 1999 Mouton Rothschild may be a modern day clone of their 1962 or 1985. Its saturated ruby/purple color is followed by sumptuous aromas of cedar wood, creme de cassis, wood smoke, coffee, and dried herbs. The wine is forward, lush, and full-bodied. It is already complex as well as succulent, fleshy, and long. Tannin in the finish suggests more nuances will emerge in 4-5 years. It is a complex, classic Mouton. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2030."
Wine Spectator 91 points
"Delivers sweet tobacco and plum aromas, with a lovely richness. Full-bodied, featuring lots of cedar, tobacco, chocolate and berry character. Long and silky in the palate. There is no sense in waiting; this is so delicious now.—'89/'99 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2009). Drink now. 20,165 cases made. –JS"
Jancis Robinson 17/20
"Sweet and lively and lean and a little tart. Fine but not ineluctably first growth standard. A bit stolid and simple."
