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1995 | JS 95
Its deep color, intense cassis aroma, and complex notes of cedar, tobacco, and truffle. It is considered a powerful, structured wine with robust tannins that has matured into a very refined, long-lived expression
1998 | WA 97
The 1998 Château Mouton Rothschild is a highly regarded, classic Pauillac that has developed into a complex, elegant wine, often considered one of the best of its vintage.
2000 | WA 97
Opulent style, featuring dark fruits, blackcurrant, and graphite, with powerful, velvety tannins and remarkable aging potential
2001 | WS 94
Very smoky, with berry, coffee and tobacco aromas. Full-bodied, with polished velvety tannins. Solid and very, very fine
2002 | WA 91
Tasted blind as a vintage comparison at the Valandraud vertical, the 2002 Mouton-Rothschild is a wine that burned brightly in its youth, though recent encounters suggest that maybe it is beginning to flag as it enters what you might call middle age.
2003 | WA 95
The wine is dominated by the hot, dry summer of 2003, showing immense ripeness and a "modern" style, sometimes described as a blend of the 1982 and 1986 styles.
2004 | WS 95
Cassis, cedar, and graphite notes, featuring a medium-bodied, savory structure with well-resolved tannins, currently in its prime drinking window.
2005 | JD 100
It is characterized by intense concentration, powerful tannins, and complex notes of cassis, cedar, and graphite. Now entering its prime, this wine is expected to mature beautifully through 2050+.
2006 | WA 98
Known for its power, depth, and 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is widely considered a top performer of the vintage, featuring notes of blackcurrant, cedar, and graphite.
2007 | WE 95
Medium-bodied, savory, and aromatic with firm tannins, notes of pencil shavings, dark fruits, and a, sometimes, slightly astringent finish.
2008 | WE 96
Full-bodied, structured, and "sexy" with floral notes, dark chocolate, and a long, fresh finish.
2009 | JD 100
The wine is described as powerful and decadent, featuring, blackcurrant, dark chocolate, and spicy oak notes, with massive, velvety tannins.
2010 | JD 100
This Pauillac first growth displays deep color and complex aromas of blackberry, cassis, cedar, cigar box, and lead pencil. It is characterized by high, ripe tannins, incredible density, and a fresh mineral finish.
2011 | JS 96
A structured, medium-bodied wine with notable acidity, cassis, and graphite notes, often considered a "lighter" but refined
2012 | WE 97
This is a beautifully opulent wine, great Mouton in its richness and succulent fruits. It’s combines structure and obvious new-wood aging with hugely ripe black plum and currant flavors. While it is a pleasure to taste now, there is a great tannic structure in the background to give the sense of power and aging potential.
2014 | JS 99
This wine is a cellaring selection, often praised for its precision and balance rather than being a massive "blockbuster" style, offering great depth and a long finish.
2015 | JS 99
The 2015 vintage displays intense blackcurrant, fig, blackberry, and graphite notes, with a velvety texture and a long, complex finish. It is often described as having incredible symmetry, balancing power with elegance.
2016 | JD 100
Deep purple-hued with notes of cassis, blueberry, violet, and tobacco.
2017 | JS 98
Rich, intense tannins, and fresh, vibrant fruit. Aromas include creme de cassis, violet, and coffee.
2018 | JS 100
Intense notes of blackcurrants, cedarwood, cassis, tobacco, and cocoa, with silky, well-rounded tannins.
2019 | JS 99
This is incredibly complex, with all the cabernet descriptors, from mint and lead pencil to blackberry, blackcurrant and menthol. It changes all the time in the glass, just as in the nose. Yet, it remains cool and classy.
2020 | WE 99
Described as having a "taut and fresh" bouquet with black fruit, cedar, and graphite, offering a more classical and elegant style compared to the 2018 or 2019 vintages.
2021 | D 96
The 2021 vintage brought a return to a more classic, lower-alcohol, high-acid style of Bordeaux compared to recent hot years. It features,, intense, deep ruby color, with aromatic, fresh red and black fruits, and a strong, elegant structure.
About Winery
Chateau Mouton Rothschild, a Premier Cru Classé from the Bordeaux region and one of the world's greatest wines, is owned by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild. The estate includes 205 acres of vines at Pauillac planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (77%), Merlot (11%), Cabernet Franc (10%) and Petit Verdot (2%).
In 1853, Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild bought Chateau Brane-Mouton. In 1922, his great-grandson Baron Philippe de Rothschild (1902-1988) decided to take the future of the estate into his own hands. His 65 years at Mouton bear witness to the strength of his personality, his spirit of enterprise and his sense of innovation.
In 1922, he was the first to introduce chateau bottling. In 1926, he built the famous Grand Chai, the majestic 100-meter first year cellar, which has become a major attraction for visitors to Mouton. 1945 marked the start of a fascinating collection of works of art, created every year for the Mouton label by famous painters. In 1973, after a twenty-year battle, Baron Philippe obtained a revision of the 1855 classification and Mouton was officially recognized as a First Growth.
In 1988, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild succeeded her father Baron Philippe. She has become the guarantor of the quality of an illustrious wine whose motto proudly proclaims, "First I am, second I was, I Mouton do not change."
