Mouton Pauillac 1er Cru 1995

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mouton
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
1995
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 72%, Merlot 19%, Cabernet Franc 9%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 95pts; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94+/100; Jancis Robinson 18/20; Christie’s tasting notes & auction listings

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, dark plum, cedar, tobacco, spice and liquorice; dense, fresh palate with chewy tannins and a long, warm finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, beef bourguignon, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, braised beef short ribs, umami-rich shiitake dishes.

Production Method
Estate-grown Bordeaux blend; sorted grapes, traditional fermentation, matured in predominantly new French oak (≈88% new) after harvest (12–27 Sept). Aged ~16–18 months.

Vineyard Info
Château Mouton Rothschild — historic First Growth Pauillac estate owned by the Rothschild family, renowned for artist-designed labels and top Bordeaux production.