Awards/Ratings

Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 99+; Jeb Dunnuck 100; Decanter 99; Wine Spectator 98; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 98; James Suckling 98; Wine Enthusiast high 90s

Tasting Note

Opulent blackcurrant, cassis and violet notes with graphite, pencil shavings, cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated with ripe fruit veiling firm, ageworthy tannins and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing

Western: roast rack of lamb, côte de boeuf, braised short ribs, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ beef (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, Japanese wagyu yakiniku.

Production Method

Hand-harvested fruit, destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled vats; matured ~18–20 months in predominantly new French oak barrels, then blended and bottled at the estate.

Vineyard Info

Château Mouton Rothschild is a First Growth Pauillac estate (c.90 ha) owned by the Rothschild family, noted for high-quality Cabernet-led wines and artist-designed vintage labels.