According to Noppakit S. on cellartracker.com (Jan 2008):
"Seriously attractive nosing, seems like it wants to declare something's amazing. Chocolate, dark fruits, full-toasted oak, seductive and good dept. I always love drinking this wine but never feel the power like this before."
2008-11-21 15:42:49
According to Ktrh on cellartracker.com (Mars 2008):
" On the nose: some fruit, plums and pencil lead. It smells like a cabernet but tastes more merlot, very soft and velvety. Very soft tannins. The fruit is mature but not overripe. Will probably be very nice in some years, but my impression is that it is a bit daft and uninspired."
2008-11-21 15:41:19
According to a great expert:
"An excellent second wine, the 2005 Le Petit Mouton exhibits soft, lush, subtle herb-infused black currant fruit along with notions of licorice, smoke, and burning embers. Enjoy this well-made effort over the next 7-8 years."
Rating: 88.
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 176, Apr 2008
2008-11-03 09:05:35
According to the Wine Spectator:
"Licorice, mineral and currant aromas follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a mineral and currant aftertaste. Quite chewy. The second wine of Mouton-Rothschild. Best after 2011."
Rating: 89.
Wine Spectator, Mar 31, 2008