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:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: James Suckling 99, Robert Parker (WA) 98, Jeb Dunnuck 98, Decanter 98, Wine Enthusiast 98, Wine Spectator 96, Vinous 95

Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant and blackberry core with graphite, toasted spice, tobacco and mocha. Silky, opulent texture with ripe, firm tannins, saline minerality and an exceptionally long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), beef rendang, Cantonese roasted meats, spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, traditional fermentation and vat ageing; blended and aged ~19 months in 100% new French oak barrels before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château Mouton Rothschild is a Pauillac First Growth owned by the Rothschild family, famed for artist-designed labels and producing ageworthy, high‑quality Bordeaux since the 19th century.