Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Mouton |
Label Name: | Pauillac 1er Cru |
Vintage: | 1995 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pauillac, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 12.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 72%, Merlot 19%, Cabernet Franc 9% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Vinous 95pts; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94+/100; Jancis Robinson 18/20; Christie’s tasting notes & auction listings
Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, dark plum, cedar, tobacco, spice and liquorice; dense, fresh palate with chewy tannins and a long, warm finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, beef bourguignon, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, braised beef short ribs, umami-rich shiitake dishes.
Production Method
Estate-grown Bordeaux blend; sorted grapes, traditional fermentation, matured in predominantly new French oak (≈88% new) after harvest (12–27 Sept). Aged ~16–18 months.
Vineyard Info
Château Mouton Rothschild — historic First Growth Pauillac estate owned by the Rothschild family, renowned for artist-designed labels and top Bordeaux production.