Château Mouton Rothschild 1996

Château Mouton Rothschild 1996 is widely regarded as one of the great classic Pauillac vintages of the 1990s, combining power, elegance, and remarkable ageing capacity. Crafted from a Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend and celebrated for its exceptional balance and aromatic complexity, it stands today as one of the most sought-after mature expressions of Mouton Rothschild.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the wine shows deep garnet color with impressive vitality for its age. The nose is layered and seductive, opening with cassis, black cherry, cedar, and fresh mint, then unfolding into cigar box, graphite, violets, dried rose petals, spice, and dark cocoa. The palate is classically Mouton: intense yet polished, with rich mature Cabernet fruit, refined tannins, fresh acidity, and a strong mineral core. Notes of blackcurrant, tobacco, cedar, spice, and dark chocolate carry through a long, precise finish. While beautifully evolved now, it still has the structure to hold and develop further over time.

Production
Produced in Pauillac in the heart of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, this vintage comes from a near-ideal growing season that delivered outstanding ripeness and balance. The blend is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc, with the relatively high Cabernet Franc proportion contributing extra aromatic lift and finesse. As with the estate’s top wines, careful parcel selection and traditional Bordeaux vinification help preserve the purity, structure, and longevity that define Mouton Rothschild.

Food & Serving
Best enjoyed with refined dishes that complement its mature structure and depth, such as roast lamb, beef tenderloin, game, duck breast, truffle dishes, or aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant gently if the bottle is showing any reduction; otherwise, a shorter decant or careful double-decanting is ideal to allow the bouquet to open without losing its mature nuance.

Producer
Château Mouton Rothschild is one of Bordeaux’s most iconic first growth estates, renowned for producing wines of grandeur, precision, and longevity. Based in Pauillac, the château has built a global reputation not only for the quality of its wines but also for its celebrated artist-designed labels, a tradition that has made its bottles highly collectible. Its 1996 vintage has earned particular acclaim from critics and collectors alike, reinforcing the estate’s standing among the greatest names in fine wine.

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