Mouton Pauillac 1er Cru 1980

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mouton
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
1980
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critical reception varies by tasting: contemporary scores ranged lower (mid-60s–80s) while later re-tastings have shown higher marks (some tasters/auction notes report ~90–92). Wine Spectator noted lower score historically; Neal Martin and some reviewers praised its maturity and balance. Bottle provenance strongly affects quality

Tasting Note
Mature Pauillac: cedar, tobacco, leather, truffle, dried blackcurrant and earthy minerality. Medium-bodied with integrated tannins, lively acidity and a savory, slightly leathery finish—elegant rather than opulent.

Food Pairing
Roast beef, leg of lamb, venison, roasted duck, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, beef bulgogi or Korean BBQ, char siu, shiitake mushroom stir-fries and rich soy-based braises.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: estate fermentation and maturation in French oak barrels (including some new oak) for ~12–18 months; estate-bottled.

Vineyard Info
Château Mouton Rothschild — Rothschild-owned First Growth in Pauillac, famed for its artist-designed labels; vineyards are Cabernet-dominant and produce ageworthy wines.