Château Mouton Rothschild 2017 is one of the latest vintages of one of the best wines produced in the French region of Bordeaux. The star of the century-old winery of the same name, located in Pauillac, can boast of nearing perfection.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
1% Petit Verdot, 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot
Type of barrel
New French oak barrels
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Barrel aging time
19 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
13.5
General Information
Founded in 1853, Château Mouton Rothschild is one of the five Premiers Grands Crus wineries of Bordeaux. From the best plots of its dream vineyard of 90 hectares come the cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and petit verdot grapes used to produce Château Mouton Rothschild 2017, a vintage that has already made history thanks to the extremely high ratings from the specialized international critics.
2015 represents a turning point in the recent history of Château Mouton Rothschild. The harvest of that year was the first after the death of Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, with the new generation, embodied in her three children, taking the helm of the century-old winery. The new chapter could not have started on a better note. The exceptional quality of this red wine, practically perfect, captivates with its refinement and exclusivity in every detail, including its label, which, as is customary for the house since 1945, features the illustration of a renowned artist, in this particular case, the French artist Annette Messager.
Tasting notes
Of an attractive and deep dark garnet with purple reflections.
The nose, refined and elegant, reveals, first and foremost, fruity aromas of wild blackberry and blueberry. Subsequently, notes of toasted bread, licorice, and blond tobacco emerge.
On the palate, it is balanced, fresh, yet intense, with full body and a slightly saline and mineral touch. The palate is filled with rich ripe fruit and mildly spicy notes. Smooth and creamy tannins. Exceptionally long finish.
The winery
Winery
Château Mouton Rothschild is one of the five Premiers Grands Crus wineries of Bordeaux. Located in the northwest of the region, in the town of Pauillac, it was founded in 1853 when Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild purchased the estate at an auction with the aim of producing his own wine to entertain his friends and guests.
The winery has always been in the hands of members of the Rothschild family, and currently, it is managed by the children of the late Baroness Philippine de Rothschild—Camille, Philippe, and Julien—who have been at the helm since 2014.
Under their leadership, the impressive 90-hectare vineyard they own, primarily planted with cabernet sauvignon, the queen grape of Pauillac, continues to produce the elegant, powerful reds with rich tannins and excellent aging potential that have earned Château Mouton Rothschild its well-deserved global reputation.
The winery has always been in the hands of members of the Rothschild family, and currently, it is managed by the children of the late Baroness Philippine de Rothschild—Camille, Philippe, and Julien—who have been at the helm since 2014.
Under their leadership, the impressive 90-hectare vineyard they own, primarily planted with cabernet sauvignon, the queen grape of Pauillac, continues to produce the elegant, powerful reds with rich tannins and excellent aging potential that have earned Château Mouton Rothschild its well-deserved global reputation.