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Château Mouton Rothschild 2009
Red wine | Premier Cru Classé, Pauillac AC
Often, the men and women who "make" Mouton succeed one another from generation to generation, passing on ancestral know-how which is enriched, over the years, with the addition of the most modern techniques. This is how it is, always different depending on the vintage, but always the same – witness its legendary blackcurrant flavor! – and always at the top, the Château well deserves its motto: “Mouton ne change”.
- France Bordeaux
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Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon - 5 - 30 years
- 12.50% vol.
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98 100Wine SpectatorThis is pure, unadulterated Cabernet, with a gorgeously creamy mouthfeel to the beam of cassis that's backed by extra layers of cherry eau de vie, red licorice and raspberry ganache. Obviously dense but amazingly supple, with terrific length supported by a classic, iron-fueled spine. This has power if it needs it, but it's all about length. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2020 through 2040. –JM
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98 100Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThis is an amazing wine that will be slightly more drinkable at an earlier age than I thought from barrel, but capable of lasting 50 or more years. Kudos to the Baroness Philippine de Rothschild and the entire Mouton team, lead by Monsieur Dalhuin. (Robert Parker)
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98 100James SucklingWith a ton of ripe blackcurrant and some bitter chocolate this is a rich and rather opulent wine that still retains a delightful freshness and has a long, positively dry finish. Drink or hold. (Horizontal Tasting, London, 2019)
Black color, with purple reflections.
Very nice freshness. Floral and fruity notes (blackcurrant and blackberry). Cedar tip.
Balanced and refined, with a caressing touch. Very long finish!
Grilled duck foie gras with chanterelles, quail with figs, chateaubriand, lamb with prunes and almonds, venison with grand veneur sauce, wild boar chop, epoisses, chocolate macaroons.
Serving temperature: 16 - 18°C
The vineyard is located on the “Plateau de Mouton”. This terroir is made up of very deep gravel laid on a limestone subsoil. The undulations allow good flow of water towards the Gironde and thus promote natural drainage for the vineyard. This Premier Cru benefits from exceptional natural conditions both for the quality of its gravel soils and for its exposure and sunshine.
Manual harvest, vinification for 15 to 25 days in oak vats, aging for 19 to 22 months in new oak barrels.
Cork
Wooden box