Mouton Pauillac 1er Cru 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mouton
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 82%, Merlot 16%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Jeb Dunnuck 98+; Robert Parker (WA, Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 98; Wine Spectator 96; Vinous (A. Galloni) 95

Tasting Note
Deep garnet; aromas of cassis, blackberry, graphite, licorice, tobacco and dried roses. Full-bodied, concentrated dark-fruit core, silky yet firm ripe tannins, mineral lift and toasted oak; exceptionally long, structured finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast ribeye, côte de boeuf, rack of lamb, roasted/game birds, truffle dishes, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, beef rendang, miso or soy‑glazed grilled beef.

Production Method
Fermented in traditional 225‑hL wooden vats with 15–25 day maceration; matured ~18–22 months in 100% new French oak barrels; bottled mid‑2017.

Vineyard Info
Château Mouton Rothschild, a Pauillac First Growth owned by the Rothschild family; famed for meticulous viticulture, potent Cabernet-dominant blends and artist-designed labels since mid-20th century.