Petit Mouton Pauillac 2nd Wine 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Petit Mouton
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.1%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (72%), Merlot (24%), Cabernet Franc (4%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 94-95; Neal Martin (Vinous) 92-94; Wine Advocate 91-93/93; James Suckling 97-98; Falstaff 93; Jancis Robinson 17. 5/20

Tasting Note
Seductive mix of black and red fruit (cassis, blackberry), cedar, graphite, tobacco and dark chocolate; silky, cashmere-like tannins, bright lift and a long, mineral finish. (Ageworthy Pauillac second wine).

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short rib, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, beef rendang or savory Sichuan beef. Rich umami and fatty dishes complement the wine’s tannins and fruit.

Production Method
Grapes from younger vines; harvested in small open baskets, fermented in Mouton oak vats and matured in French oak barrels using traditional élevage.

Vineyard Info
Le Petit Mouton is Château Mouton Rothschild’s second wine (first vintage 1993; renamed 1994). Made at the Premier Cru estate in Pauillac, overseen by the Rothschild family.