Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mouton
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru (ex Château 2023)
Vintage:
 
1986
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; traditional Bordeaux vinification with fermentation in temperature-controlled vats; blended and aged in French oak barrels (significant new oak) for ~18–20 months.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Dense cassis and black cherry with notes of prune, cedar, toffee, leather and black truffle; firm, tightly knit tannins, tobacco and spice; very long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast beef, rack of lamb, venison, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, Korean braised short ribs (galbi), beef stir-fries with black bean/soy, umami-rich mushroom dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Mouton Rothschild, a Rothschild family estate in Pauillac; promoted to Premier (First) Growth in 1973 and famed for artist-designed labels and top-tier Bordeaux blends.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 100/100; Jancis Robinson 19/20; Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 99/100; Jane Anson 100/100; Neal Martin 100/100. Widely cited among top 1986 Bordeaux