Mouton Rothschild
Press review
Decanter : 18 Maturity: 2013-2025
Black-red, exotic blackcurrant fruit, but more restrained than usual, shows great clarity and class with more precision of fruit than in the 1990s, a very fine wine that will give enormous pleasure.
Domaine
Intensely coloured with a violet tint, the wine reveals a rich array of aromas including red and black fruit, wild blackberry and liquorice.On airing, peppery spices mingle harmoniously with vanilla.Floral aromas reminiscent of lilac and peony are followed by minty, mineral and smoky notes.Substantial on the palate, on powerful but creamy tannins, Château Mouton Rothschild 2007 displays remarkable balance.
Jean-Marc Quarin : 17,25 (93)
Rated 93 in 2009-03 from barrel at the estateRated 95 in 2008-03 from barrel at the estateHere comes the wine of the vintage! Intense black color. Intense and very aromatic nose. This is the most aromatic of all first growths tasted during this future campaign. Upon swirling, it appears pure and noble. From entry, it provides strong pleasure. Developing dense, very, very fruity and with beautiful weaving. No doubt that this is the best weaving of Bordeaux this year. Very juicy and pure, the wine evolves on fine tannins without granularity. Very beautiful aromas emerge on the finish. This is very good with great length. I salute its very good construction. A blend of 81 % cabernet sauvignon, and 19 % merlot. PH 3.9. Total acidity 3.2 Alcohol: 12.75 %. Yield of 42 hl/ha. The Grand Vin represents a selection of 42% of the harvest. I just want to remind our readers that a bloc of 4ha of cabernet franc, marvelously located at the top of the plateau was pulled out in 2004 and was planted with cabernet sauvignon. When this plot will come into the blend, I imagine that Mouton will further gain in quality. This is to be followed. For the second year in a row, it finishes ahead of Lafite.
Neal Martin's Wine Journal : 93-95
The Mouton ’07 is expressive on the nose with dense black fruits, cedar and cigar box, a touch of sous-bois just loitering in the background. It has a nice purity and control. The palate is medium-bodied, very fine tannins but good backbone and a wonderful sense of natural harmony and balance (to the point where you could consider drinking this now.) Blackberry, cedar, tobacco, graphite – all the elements one seeks in a Pauillac with a very elegant finish. Moderate depth, crisp and vivacious. This represents a superb wine for the vintage. Tasted September 2008.
Parker # 188 : 92 Maturity: -2025
Composed of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, the deep purple-colored 2007 Mouton reveals sweet aromas of creme de cassis, subtle oak, and flowers. Medium to full-bodied and elegant with sweet tannin as well as flavors and a texture that build incrementally on the palate, this strong effort should evolve over the next 15 years.
The property in brief
Château Mouton Rothschild, owned by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild and her children, is regarded as one of the world’s greatest wines. The story of Mouton Rothschild is that of a magical combination of soil, climate and devotion of one man, Baron Philippe de Rothschild (1902-1988), Baroness Philippine’s father. In 1853, Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild, from the English branch of the family, bought Château Brane-Mouton and immediately renamed it in Mouton Rothschild. Baron Philippe de Rothschild, when he took over the estate in 1922, decided to devote his life to it and to make Mouton unique, producing the very best wine. In 1924, he was the first to introduce entire chateau bottling. In 1926, he built the majestic 100-metre barrel hall. In 1945, to celebrate the liberation of France, he had the idea of crowning the label of that year’s vintage with a V for Victory. Since then, a different label is created for each vintage by famous painters. In 1962, he opened the Museum of Wine in Art. In 1973, he obtained the revision of the 1855 classification so that Mouton would be officially recognized as a First Growth.
Owner: Baronne Philippine de Rothschild
Manager: Philippe Dhalluin, Eric Tourbier
Cellar master: Gérard Linaires
Blend of the 2007 vintage: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot
Ageing: 90% in new barrels during 20 month/s
Soil: Gravels
Area: 84 hectares
Average age of the vines: 48 years
Density of the vines: 8500 feet per hectare:
Yield: 42 hectolitres per hectare
Price: from €369.72 to €547.83
Vintage: 2007
Chateau: -
Color: Red
