Mouton Pauillac 1er Cru 2009

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mouton
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.2%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 88%, Merlot 12%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 99, Jeb Dunnuck 100, Vinous 98, Wine Spectator 98, James Suckling 98, Decanter 99

Tasting Note
Opulent blackcurrant and blackberry, violet and cedar aromas with graphite and tobacco notes; plush, velvety tannins, concentrated dark-fruit core and exotic spice, finishing long and mineral-driven.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, beef stew, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, beef rendang or spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, traditional fermentation (oak vats/gravity-fed), aged ~18 months in new French oak barrels; blended and bottled at the château.

Vineyard Info
Château Mouton Rothschild, a Premier Grand Cru Classé in Pauillac, established mid-19th century and promoted to 1er cru in 1973; estate vineyards on gravel soils producing Cabernet-dominant wines.