Mouton Pauillac 1er Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mouton
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.1%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 100; James Suckling 100; Decanter 100; Vinous 99; Wine Enthusiast 99; Jeb Dunnuck 97-99

Tasting Note
Deep, concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry with notes of graphite, violet, cedar, espresso and tobacco. Ultra-refined, layered tannins, mineral spine and a long, saline finish with chocolate and spice nuances.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, rack of lamb, venison, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, miso-glazed beef, Cantonese roasted meats.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, parcel selection; traditional fermentation with extended maceration; matured ~18–20 months in new French oak barrels (majority new).

Vineyard Info
Château Mouton Rothschild, a First Growth in Pauillac owned by the Rothschild family since 1853, famed for artist-designed labels and top-tier Bordeaux production.