Château Mouton Rothschild 2018

Château Mouton Rothschild 2018 is one of Bordeaux’s great reference wines, combining the power and precision that have made this Pauillac estate legendary. Crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, it offers the depth, structure and aristocratic polish collectors expect from a First Growth, with a lineage that stretches back to the Rothschild family’s acquisition of the estate in 1853.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a deep garnet-purple colour with remarkable intensity. The nose opens immediately with crushed blackcurrants, blackberries and redcurrant jelly, followed by more layered notes of candied violets, stewed plums, liquorice, black tea and a subtle earthy edge. The palate is medium-bodied but built with impressive authority, delivering ripe, grainy tannins, bright freshness and muscular black fruit. The finish is long, savoury and mineral, with the concentration to age for decades; while already approachable due to the ripeness of the tannins, it should continue to evolve beautifully over 25 years or more.

Production
Château Mouton Rothschild is located in Pauillac on the Médoc peninsula, where the estate’s 90 hectares sit on the famed Plateau de Mouton and deep gravel soils. These poor, well-drained soils, influenced by the nearby river and moderated climate, are ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon, which dominates the blend and brings structure, aromatic complexity and longevity. The vineyard is densely planted and tended by highly skilled specialists, with careful work in the vines and precise harvesting and vinification to preserve purity and balance.

Food & Serving
This wine deserves classic, refined dishes such as roast lamb, beef fillet, entrecôte, venison or duck with a rich reduction, as well as truffle-based dishes and mature hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant several hours before drinking if opening young; for a bottle this capable, a long decant can help reveal its layers and soften the structure.

Producer
Château Mouton Rothschild has been shaped by the Rothschild family since 1853 and became one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates under Baron Philippe de Rothschild, who transformed it through innovations such as château bottling and artist-designed labels. Elevated to Premier Cru Classé in 1973 after decades of campaigning, the estate remains a symbol of excellence in Pauillac and one of the most admired names in the world of fine wine.

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