Mouton Pauillac 1er Cru 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mouton
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Merlot 9%, Petit Verdot 1%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98, Wine Advocate (Robert Parker/Lisa Perrotti-Brown) ~96-97, Vinous 96, Wine Spectator 95-97, Decanter 96

Tasting Note
Deep purple; aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, violets, pencil lead and spice. Concentrated black fruit, cedar and cocoa on the palate with fine-grained ripe tannins, bright acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted ribeye, herb-crusted rack of lamb, venison stew, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork), Korean beef short ribs (galbi), braised beef with soy and star anise.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, parcel vinification in gravity-fed vats; traditional fermentation and élevage in new French oak barrels for ~18–22 months, racked, fined and bottled after maturation.

Vineyard Info
Château Mouton Rothschild (Plateau de Mouton) is a First Growth Pauillac estate (c.90 ha) owned by the Rothschild family; famed for artist labels and premium Cabernet-led wines since the 19th century.