CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1er Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac 2022 Bottle

Description

Château Mouton Rothschild, a revered First Growth in the 1855 Classification, boasts a storied history of winemaking. Since its acquisition by the Rothschild family in 1853, the estate has transformed under the dynamic leadership of Baron Philippe de Rothschild, who revolutionized production methods and commissioned prominent artists to design its labels. Today, the estate spans 83 hectares, predominantly planted with 92% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2022 vintage exemplifies elegance and finesse, receiving accolades such as 98-100 points from Decanter and 98-99 points from James Suckling. This remarkable wine displays aromatic notes of cassis, violets, and dark fruit, harmonized with mineral undertones and silky tannins. Its rich, concentrated profile promises enjoyment from 2031 to 2050, perfectly showcasing the essence of Mouton Rothschild's legacy.

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A first growth in the 1855 Classification, Château Mouton Rothschild has a long and storied history; wine has been made here since Roman times.

The estate has been in the Rothschild family since 1853, but it wasn’t until the arrival of Baron Philippe de Rothschild in 1922 that its fortunes were transformed. Baron Philippe was a dynamic figure and revolutionised the estate. He was the first to introduce château-bottling, as early as 1924.
Baron Philippe also introduced the concept of commissioning an artist to design each new vintage’s label. Some of the most notable contributors include Salvador Dalí, Henry Moore, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud and Anish Kapoor.

His daughter Baroness Philippine continued to help raise Ch. Mouton Rothschild to new heights with numerous endeavours, including the inauguration of a new vat house in 2013.
Today, her three children, Philippe and Camille Sereys de Rothschild and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild, continue the efforts of their predecessors.

Following the retirement in 2020 of Philippe Dhalluin, the winemaking team is now headed up by Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy. Danjoy, who was already in place as Director at Ch. Clerc Milon, brings with him considerable experience. He had also worked alongside Dhalluin for over a decade. The estate, which spans 83 hectares of vines, is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (78%), Merlot (18%), Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petit Verdot (1%). The average age of the vines is around 45 years.

In style, the wines have immense appeal, with exotic, powerful aromas of cassis, minerals, tobacco leaf and graphite, backed by an opulence on the palate and impressive length on the finish. “Flamboyant” is a word sometimes used in tasting notes, and in comparative blind tastings this attribute is frequently what sets Mouton apart.