| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Mouton |
| Label Name: | Pauillac 1er Cru |
| Vintage: | 2020 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Pauillac, Bordeaux |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 13.1% |
| Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 5 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 100; James Suckling 100; Decanter 100; Vinous 99; Wine Enthusiast 99; Jeb Dunnuck 97-99
Tasting Note
Deep, concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry with notes of graphite, violet, cedar, espresso and tobacco. Ultra-refined, layered tannins, mineral spine and a long, saline finish with chocolate and spice nuances.
Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, rack of lamb, venison, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, miso-glazed beef, Cantonese roasted meats.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, parcel selection; traditional fermentation with extended maceration; matured ~18–20 months in new French oak barrels (majority new).
Vineyard Info
Château Mouton Rothschild, a First Growth in Pauillac owned by the Rothschild family since 1853, famed for artist-designed labels and top-tier Bordeaux production.