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Château Mouton Rothschild


Vines first appeared on what is now known as the Mouton-Rothschild estate in the early 18th century. Throughout the 18th century and first half of the 19th the quality of the wines increased steadily, often equalling those of the other top wines of Bordeaux, save for a short period of decline in the 1840s. This temporary fall from grace was to cost Mouton its likely status as a First Growth wine when the 1855 Classification was published, since the rankings were decided upon by the prices the wines had been fetching in the market place.

The Rothschild family had bought the property in 1853, and its reputation was rapidly restored. The driving force, however, proved to be a later arrival, Baron Philippe de Rothschild, who assumed control in 1922. He was a dynamic figure who revolutionised much of the running of the estate. He was the first to introduce château-bottling, as early as 1924, and instigated the practice, after the Second World War, of employing a different artist each year to design the label. His greatest achievement was to have Mouton upgraded to 1st Growth Status in 1973, the only change ever to be made to the 1855 Classification. For decades the price of Mouton had matched, and frequently surpassed, that of the other First Growths, so the logic for the promotion was undeniable. Picasso was engaged to design that vintage’s label. Philippe died in 1988 and the estate passed into the hands of his daughter, Philippine.

The vineyard, comprising 75 hectares of mainly gravel-based soils, is planted to 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Grapes are hand-picked, and the juice is fermented in barrel, not in vat. After fermentation the wine is aged in new oak for 22 months before bottling. Total production is 25-30,000 cases, split between Mouton itself and the second wine, Le Petit Mouton, established in 1993.

Critics who found the wines of the 1990s to be less than profound point to too high a percentage of the crop being used in the Grand Vin, compared to the other First Growths. However, in recent years, the Estate Director, Hervé Berland, has presided over a gradual tightening up of all the viticultural and wine-making practices, with the result that Mouton is once again restored to a position alongside the very best wines of Bordeaux.

In style the wines have immense appeal, with exotic, powerful aromas of cassis, minerals, tobacco leaf and graphite, backed by an opulence on the palate and impressive length on the finish. “Flamboyant” is a word sometimes used in tasting notes, and in comparative blind tastings this attribute is frequently what sets Mouton apart. What is sure is that Mouton has often produced the “wine of the vintage”, and under Hervé Berlaud’s direction the property looks sure to consolidate its status as one of the world’s greatest.



 
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Red,  en-primeur
Le Petit Mouton, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Limited Stock
Only available in cases of 12.
Bottle
(75cl)
£ 38.50
(In Bond)
12 x £ 38.50
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 12.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

The second wine, Le Petit Mouton, continues to go from strength to strength. The 2008, a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Merlot, represents 24% of the production. Notes of incense, graphite, and black currants are followed by a wine with sweet tannin and a fruit-forward, friendly style, ... MORE
Parker Score: 89 - 91/100

Red,  en-primeur
Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Only available in cases of 12.
Bottle
(75cl)
£ 215.00
(In Bond)
12 x £ 215.00
Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 12.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

Following the remarkable success of the 2006, Mouton's 2007 continues its dramatic, and very welcome, renaissance. As good as any of the First Growths, and as seductive and beguiling as Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the wine's majestic black fruit nose is followed by a powerful, beautifully poised palate ... MORE
Drink 2015-2035 .
BBR Score: 18/20
Decanter Score: 18/20
Jancis Score: 18/20

Red,  keep
Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Limited Stock
Bottle
(75cl)
£ 275.00
12 x £ 213.39
Special case price £ 2560.68
Buy 12 and save £ 739.32 (22%)
Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 12.5% alc.

We are delighted to say that the 2001 has everything that a classic Bordeaux should. With tiny yields of only 28hl/ha and a huge percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (86%) in the blend this is a multi-dimensional marvel. Almost black in colour, it has a rich, sweet nose of pure Cabernet fruit, pencil ... MORE
Red,  drink-or-keep
Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Limited Stock
Bottle
(75cl)
£ 384.00
Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, Ready, but will keep, 12.5% alc.

Jet black in colour, ripe chocolate berry fruit flavours, fine concentration with excellent tannins and an exciting spicy finish.
Red,  en-primeur
Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Limited Stock
Only available in cases of 6.
Magnum
(150cl)
£ 431.00
(In Bond)
6 x £ 431.00
Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 12.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

Following the remarkable success of the 2006, Mouton's 2007 continues its dramatic, and very welcome, renaissance. As good as any of the First Growths, and as seductive and beguiling as Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the wine's majestic black fruit nose is followed by a powerful, beautifully poised palate ... MORE
Drink 2017-2037 .
BBR Score: 18/20
Decanter Score: 18/20
Jancis Score: 18/20

Red,  keep
Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Limited Stock
Bottle
(75cl)
£ 528.00
Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 12.5% alc.

In 2006 Mouton has justified its First Growth status with a vengeance. Since Mouton began to select their wines parcel by parcel in 2004, quality has soared. And with only 44% of the wine making it into the Grand Vin (normally it is 50-60%) this is about as good as it could possibly be. It has all ... MORE
Drink 2020-2050 .
Parker Score: 98+/100

1961
Red,  drink-now
Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Limited Stock
Half Bottle
(37.5cl)
£ 700.00
Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, Drink now, 14% alc.

Red,  drink-or-keep
Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Limited Stock
Bottle
(75cl)
£ 1560.00
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, Ready, but will keep, 12.5% alc.

Red,  keep
Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Limited Stock
Double Magnum
(300cl)
£ 3066.00
Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 13% alc.

Red,  keep
Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Limited Stock
Imperial
(600cl)
£ 4700.00
£ 4656.34
Special case price £ 4656.34
Buy 1 and save £ 43.66 (0.5%)
Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 13% alc.

This is truly a masterpiece. A majestic, complex, rich, intoxicating nose with exciting, racy,pure cassis notes leads on to a sublime, multi, multi-layered palate with a precise, cool, silky core of the ripest blackcurrants with a generous dollop of double cream.This really is a spectacular, ... MORE
BBR Score: 19.5/20
Parker Score: 96/100
Wine Spectator Score: 95/100

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