Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Mouton |
Label Name: | Pauillac 1er Cru |
Vintage: | 2015 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pauillac, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 82%, Merlot 16%, Cabernet Franc 2% |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Jeb Dunnuck 98+; Robert Parker (WA, Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 98; Wine Spectator 96; Vinous (A. Galloni) 95
Tasting Note
Deep garnet; aromas of cassis, blackberry, graphite, licorice, tobacco and dried roses. Full-bodied, concentrated dark-fruit core, silky yet firm ripe tannins, mineral lift and toasted oak; exceptionally long, structured finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast ribeye, côte de boeuf, rack of lamb, roasted/game birds, truffle dishes, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, beef rendang, miso or soy‑glazed grilled beef.
Production Method
Fermented in traditional 225‑hL wooden vats with 15–25 day maceration; matured ~18–22 months in 100% new French oak barrels; bottled mid‑2017.
Vineyard Info
Château Mouton Rothschild, a Pauillac First Growth owned by the Rothschild family; famed for meticulous viticulture, potent Cabernet-dominant blends and artist-designed labels since mid-20th century.