Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mouton
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
1982
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Merlot 7%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly acclaimed vintage — Wine Advocate (100 pts, Lisa Perrotti-Brown), James Suckling (100), Jancis Robinson (20/20), Neal Martin (99), Decanter (c. 99). Generally regarded as one of the 1982 vintage’s benchmark wines

Tasting Note
Dense, deep colour with aromas of blackcurrant, mulberry, cigar box, mocha, spice and leather. Full-bodied and opulent with a satiny mid-palate, velvety tannins, hints of licorice, dark chocolate and caramel, fresh acidity and a very long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, beef Wellington, braised short ribs, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), rich Sichuan beef, braised beef noodle dishes.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: fermented in oak vats (typically 15–25 days) then aged in French oak barriques for c.19–22 months (percentage of new oak varies by vintage).

Vineyard Info
Château Mouton Rothschild, a Pauillac First Growth since 1973, founded from the 19th century Rothschild estate; renowned for artist-designed labels and high-quality, Cabernet-dominant Grand Vin.