Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac

2023

Blend

93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot

Wine designation

Château Mouton Rothschild, Red, 2023
Category: Pauillac, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Serve alongside a beef tenderloin with a red wine reduction sauce to complement the full-body texture or alongside a duck breast with a red fruit glaze.

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac

2023

Tasting notes

A garnet color with crimson hues with brilliance with a precision of fully ripe blackberries. Subtle notes of dark chocolate creating balance between the freshness and richness. Smooth and full-bodied, with powerful and seamlessly integrated tannins. Hints of smoky notes with toasted hazelnut.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 90 hectares
Soil composition: Deep gravel

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Hand-picked and placed into crates to prevent being crushed before being de-stemmed and sorted.
Maceration technique: Vatting time 20-25 days.
Aging: Oak Barrels
100% new oak for 18 months.
Type of oak: French

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

Originally named Château Brane-Mouton, changed in 1853 to Château Mouton-Rothschild by Nathaniel de Rothschild. Gaining momentum under Baron Philippe de Rothschild, who took over management in 1922, the first to insist that the wine be bottled at the estate, which is now common practice. The tradition of having a famous artist design the vintage’s label begin in 1945, making Mouton labels collectible. Elevated to first growth status in 1973. Managed by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild until 2014, her children manage the estate today.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

A vineyard run according to sustainable agriculture, the objective being to optimize economic performance by controlling inputs, to limit their environmental impacts.