Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild 2023

€184.19

VAT included

Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild (En Primeur)

Produced from an exceptional Terroir, Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild is the second wine of Chateau Mouton Rothschild.

Vinification: Made with Grapes from Selected younger Vines in the Illustrious First Growth Vineyard it is harvested vinified and Bottled with the same scrupulous attention to detail. Harvested in small, open baskets, fermented in the Mouton oak Vats, Matured in Oak barrels in the traditional way, all the conditions are met for the wine to express the elegance and Richness of a great Pauillac.

Producer Tasting Notes: A Lovely, Intense dark red with a carmine hue, the wine reveals blackberry aromas together with spice and white pepper notes. From a fresh and full attack, the forwards but silken tannins give way to a smooth and creamy texture with hints of vanilla and mint, Highlighting the nobility of Cabernet Sauvignon. The Impression of elegance lingers long on ripe fruit flavours and touches of liquorice.

Technilcal Data:

Alcohol by Volume 13,3% and Ph 3,74

Wine Type: Red Wine
Format: 0,75L
Vintage: 2023
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Robert Parker: RP93
James Suckling: 96
Jancis Robinson: 16.5 +
Jane Anson (inside Bordeaux): 94
Wine Independent: 93

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This is a tighter and more compact Petit Mouton with a full-bodied, compact palate that is framed nicely by the tannins. Savory and juicy. Structured. Contained. 79% cabernet sauvignon, 12% merlot, 7% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Better than 2022?

Slate and grip, clear again here that this is not the most exuberant of vintages, it's classical with a serious backbone. That doesn't mean that Petit Mouton isn't out to make you happy, and you can expect plenty of black chocolate, damson, black cherry, signature cocoa bean, espresso and salted cracker, but the tannins are pretty fierce. Harvest September 7 to 30 (but 2/3 of grapes coming in after September 21), 39% of production.

Aromas of dark berries, cassis and cigar wrapper introduce the 2023 Le Petit Mouton, a medium-bodied, fleshy wine with good depth and density, its lively core of fruit framed by sweet, powdery tannins, concluding with a penetrating finish. It's a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

Dark fruit with a smoky note. Appetising wine with plenty of tension but an intensity of fruit to match. Tannins plentiful but fine. Needs to fill out a little. (JL)