Château Mouton Rothschild 1996

Château Mouton Rothschild 1996 is widely regarded as one of the finest classic Pauillac vintages of the 1990s, combining power, elegance, and outstanding aging potential. Crafted from 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc, it delivers the kind of depth and refinement that has made Mouton Rothschild one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated names. The 1996 label, created by Chinese artist and calligrapher Gu Gan, adds an extra layer of collectability and cultural significance.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the wine shows a deep, mature ruby hue with clear signs of graceful evolution. Its bouquet is complex and expressive, offering blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, fresh mint, cigar box, graphite, violets, dried rose petals, spice, and dark cocoa. The palate is classically Mouton: intense yet supremely polished, with a silk-textured frame, firm but refined tannins, bright acidity, and impressive mineral drive. Flavors of cassis, tobacco, cedar, dark chocolate, and spice unfold through a long, precise finish. While already beautifully mature, it still has the structure to continue aging for years to come under ideal cellaring conditions.

Production
Produced in Pauillac on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, Château Mouton Rothschild benefits from exceptional gravelly soils that provide excellent drainage and help Cabernet Sauvignon reach full ripeness. The 1996 vintage was shaped by nearly ideal growing conditions, allowing for a harvest of fruit with remarkable concentration and balance. The wine was vinified in the traditional Bordeaux manner, with careful parcel selection and blending to preserve the estate’s signature power, finesse, and aromatic complexity.

Food & Serving
This is a wine best paired with equally refined dishes such as roast lamb, beef tenderloin, venison, duck breast, or truffle-infused preparations. It also works beautifully with aged hard cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C and decant for 1–2 hours if the bottle is being opened now, especially to allow the aromas to fully expand.

Producer
Château Mouton Rothschild is one of Bordeaux’s most iconic First Growth estates, located in Pauillac and renowned for producing some of the region’s most collectible wines. The estate has a long history of excellence and is especially known for its rich, opulent style and extraordinary label art program, which has featured works by some of the world’s most celebrated artists. Over the decades, Mouton Rothschild has become synonymous with prestige, quality, and consistency at the very highest level.

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