Château Mouton Rothschild 2023, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac, France
Château Mouton Rothschild is one of the most famous names in the world of wine. It was the first Chateaux associated with the Rothschild name when Baron Nathaniel purchased Chateau Brane-Mouton and renamed it accordingly. Since then it is regarded as one of the best wineries in the world, claiming 1er Cru Classé status in Bordeaux in 1973.
Today, Château Mouton is managed by Baroness Philippine’s three children, Phillippe Sereys de Rothschild, Julien de Rothschild and Camille de Rothschild; and space 90 hectares benefiting from soil ideal for the production of good fruit. The gravel over clay soil enable wines of rich tannins, elegance and power. The climate and soils are perfect for the production of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot with the average age of the vines at 44 years old. To this day all harvests and sorting is done by hand.
The 2023 vintage made for a refined and precise wine with aromas of fully ripe blackberry and dark chocolate. Smooth and full-bodied, it's tannins are powerful yet well-integrated. On the palate, there are notes of lead pencil and smoke, with hints of toasted hazelnut and cocoa-bean lingering on the finish.
Abv: 13%
Drinking window: 2030-2070
Food pairing: Beef Tenderloin with Provence Herbs
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Vintages: 2023
Allergen information: Sulphites
Country: France
Region: Pauillac
Wine sweetness: Dry
Wine variety: Red