Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mouton
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot
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.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
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