Mouton Pauillac 1er Cru 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mouton
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Merlot 7%, Cabernet Franc 3%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker/The Wine Advocate: 93-96 (in-barrel); Neal Martin/Vinous: 92; Wine Spectator: 95; James Suckling: 96; Wine Enthusiast: 95. Grape blend listed above per château technicals

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry with cedar, graphite, tobacco, licorice and forest-floor notes. Medium–full-bodied, ripe firm tannins, fresh acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast rack of lamb, roasted or grilled ribeye, beef bourguignon, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), rich soy-braised beef, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled vats with extended maceration. Aged ~18–20 months in French oak barrels (approx. 60–80% new) before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château Mouton Rothschild is a Rothschild family First Growth in Pauillac, famed for its artist-designed yearly labels and producing a top Bordeaux Grand Vin since the 19th century.