One of the most famous wines in the world, Château Mouton-Rothschild is located in Pauillac, around 30 miles north-west of Bordeaux itself. The 2018 vintage is an elegant blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Intense, deep black in colour, the nose reveals intense ripe fruit aromas and nutmeg notes, set off by touches of mint. Blackberry and cherry flavours lifted by a hint of spice on the palate. Generous, creamy and well-rounded tannins underpin candied flavours, giving an overall impression of succulence. Great balance between the fruit and the tannins paves the way for a highly refined and exceptionally long finish. The 2018 vintage saw Chinese artist and writer Xu Bing commissioned to design the label. Sold in marvellous large format.
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Château Mouton Rothschild is located in the commune of Pauillac, in the Medoc, 30 miles (50km) northwest of the city of Bordeaux. The grand vin is among the most highly rated and priced wines in the world, and is generally regarded as the most exuberant and powerful of all Bordeaux. It was famously added to the First Growths set out in the 1855 Classification in 1973.The château started life as Brane-Mouton, and was among the best in Bordeaux through the 18th and early 19th Centuries, although there was a dip in quality and price in the 1840s. The Rothschild family bought (and renamed) the property in 1853 and quickly restored its reputation, but not in time for the 1855 Classification of Médoc wines, in which Mouton was only ranked a second growth wine. Lafite, Latour, Margaux and Haut-Brion attained Premier Cru Classé status.
