Description

An icon that is known by all for its artist-designed labels, Château Mouton-Rothschild creates an extremely fine wine for ageing with astounding complexity and density. When tasting the wine, its aromas swing from touches of well-ripened black fruits and berries to notes of liquorice, tobacco, fine wood and truffle.

With time, the tannins become just like delicate velvet. To produce its wines, the property follows traditional vinification methods (grapes fermenting in barrels for two to three weeks) before ageing them in barrels (70% new wood) for between 12 to 15 months.

“James Suckling” : This is the most structured Mouton since the great 2016, with tannins that start slowly and then take off. It’s muscular and toned. It’s full-bodied but doesn’t come across too heavy. It builds up in intensity and goes on and on and on. It just keeps expanding. I took a double take here. 93% cabernet sauvignon and 7% merlot.