Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mouton
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru (ex Château 2023)
Vintage:
 
1995
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux.
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 72%, Merlot 19%, Cabernet Franc 9%.
Method:
 
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: fermented in vats with extended maceration, matured in mostly new French oak (high % new oak), then bottled after élevage.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, truffle, tobacco and graphite; dense, layered palate with refined dusty tannins and a long, warm finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, filet mignon, beef Wellington, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, Cantonese roast beef.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Mouton Rothschild, a Rothschild First Growth estate in Pauillac noted for commissioned artist labels; promoted to Premier Cru status in 1973.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 94-95/100; Vinous 95; James Suckling 95; Jancis Robinson 18/20 — praised for density, structure and long finish