Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2006 Fedellos do Couto Raised in concrete eggs

Raised in concrete eggs

with kirsch

all of which leads to a vibrant and bubbly palate loaded with red berries and tangerine

595 bottles were produced

Flavors of chocolate cake with coconut shavings

Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2006 Fedellos do Couto Raised in concrete eggsAt the time it was shown as a barrel sample in early 2007, this was the best wine of 2006. That accolade remains. It has all the power of the Cabernet Sauvignon in Pauillac, which was the greatest success of the vintage. That power comes from the dense tannins as well as the black plum and spice flavors and minerality. The texture becomes velvet, giving a final richness, but never losing its long aging potential. In a year that is good, but not at the