Château Mouton Rothschild 2017

Appellation: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon majority, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Vintage: 2017

Tasting

Colour: Deep, dense purple with almost black highlights.

Nose: Complex and refined. Dominated by notes of pure blackcurrant, blackberry, accompanied by floral nuances (violet), cedar, pencil lead and perfectly integrated sweet spices.

Palate: Full, velvety attack. Dense but very fine tannins, offering a majestic structure without heaviness. Beautiful aromatic intensity of ripe black fruit, spices and elegant toasty oak. The finish is long, fresh and racy, with remarkable depth and precision.

Review

Scores :

- Wine Advocate: 97/100

- James Suckling: 98/100

- Vinous: 96/100

Suggested pairings

Ideal with grilled or roasted rib of beef, herb-crusted rack of lamb, hare à la royale or sweet-spiced duck. It also goes well with rich stewed dishes such as venison stew, as well as mature cheeses such as aged Mimolette or 36-month Comté.