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MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 2006
Pauillac - 2006
1er Cru Classé en 1973
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730.00 €
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ASSEMBLAGE: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot
Principalement composé de Cabernet Sauvignon, l’assemblage de Château Mouton Rothschild 2006 exprime une palette aromatique complexe, conjuguant fruits rouges, mûre sauvage et framboise ; avec épices, poivre blanc, et vanille. S’y ajoutent quelques touches empyreumatiques apportées par un boisé maîtrisé. Elégant et structuré, le nez s’enrichit de notes d’encens et de touches confiturées. L’attaque et la rondeur du palais se prolongent sur des tanins aux saveurs relevées. La bouche est pleine, crémeuse et puissante. Château Mouton Rothschild 2006 s’inscrit dans les «grands classiques» de la propriété.
Robert Parker – 98+/100 Drink 2020-2060 A sensational effort, the 2006 Mouton Rothschild exhibits an opaque purple color as well as a classic Mouton perfume of creme de cassis, flowers, blueberries, and only a hint of oak. Dalhuin told me that in whisky barrel-tasting vintages such as 1989 and 1990, Mouton was aged in heavily-toasted barrels, and they have backed off to a much lighter toast for the barrels’ interior. I think this has worked fabulously well with the cassis quality fruit they get from their Cabernet Sauvignon. The full-bodied, powerful 2006 possesses extraordinary purity and clarity. A large-scaled, massive Mouton Rothschild that ranks as one of the top four or five wines of the vintage, it may turn out to be the longest-lived wine of the vintage by a landslide. The label will undoubtedly be controversial as a relative of Sigmund Freud, Lucian Freud, has painted a rather comical Zebra staring aimlessly at what appears to be a palm tree in the middle of a stark courtyard. I suppose a psychiatrist could figure out the relationship between that artwork and wine, but I couldn’t see one. This utterly profound Mouton will need to sleep for 15+ years before it will reveal any secondary nuances, but it is a packed and stacked first-growth Pauillac of enormous potential. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2060+. Neal Martin – 96/100 Drink 2012-2030 Bottled in July, I can finally see what all the fuss was about (although I did opine that I thought this wine would come into its own once the dominant oak had enmeshed itself into the fabric of the wine.) It now has very fine precision on the nose, great lift and sense of minerality with notes of blackcurrant, a touch of blueberry, mint and limestone. Much more feminine and wily that I was expecting, almost to the point where I am thinking of Burgundy! The tannins have softened considerably since showing out of barrel with layers of tobacco-tinged blackberry, raspberry and cedar coming through on the persistent finish. Very harmonious with a lingering graphite tinged finish. This has certainly come into its own – just a beautiful wine, like a peacock strutting around the grounds of a castle! Drink 2012-2030+ Tasted September 2008. |
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Château Mouton Rothschild-1er Cru Classé en 1973-Appellation Pauillac
A Premier Cru Classé from the Bordeaux region and one of the world ‘s greatest wines, is owned by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, daughter of the legendary Baron Philippe, the estate includes 207 acres of vines at Pauillac. In 1853, Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild, a member of the English branch of the family, bought Château Brane–Mouton and renamed it Château Mouton Rothschild (1902 1988) and decided to take the future of the estate into his own hands. In 1924, he was the first to introduce château bottling. In 1926, he built the famous “Grand Chai”, the majestic 100 metres cellar, which has become a major attraction for visitors to Mouton. 1945, marked the beginning of a fascinating collection of works of art, created every year for the Mouton label. In 1962 saw the inauguration of the Museum of Wine in Art next to the Grand Chai. In 1973, after a twenty-year battle, Baron Philippe obtained a revision of the 1855 classification and Mouton was officially recognized as a First Growth.
In 1988, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild succeded her father Baron Philippe. In 1994, Mouton for the first time produced a second wine, Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild.
Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild is generally made from a selection of the youngest vines of the illustrious First Growth and harvested, vinified and bottled with the same painstaking care : the grapes are collected in small baskets, the wine is fermented in the famous Mouton oak vats and aged in barrels using traditional methods. Everything is done to ensure that the wine expresses the elegance and depth of a great Pauillac.
In1934, the Château d'Armailhac [5eme Cru Classé 1855] was purchased by Baron Philippe de Rothschild. This estate was built by Dominique d’Armailhac in the 18th century.
Baron Philippe changed the name of d'Armailhacq to Mouton-Baron-Philippe. By 1976 it was time for another name change; Philippe wanted Chateau Baronne-Pauline, out of respect for his deceased wife, but permission was not granted. Philippe settled for Mouton-Baronne-Philippe, nothing more than a change of gender. The subsequent decision by Philippe's daughter, Philippine, who now heads the family business, to revert to Chateau d'Armailhac (dropping the 'q' at the end) was a most sensible one.
Château Clerc Milon, [5ème Grand Cru Classé en 1855] is purchased in 1934 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild. This estate consists of 107 acres, planted with the typical varieties of the region : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenère. The vineyard lies between two Pauillac First Growths, Lafite and Mouton. Before it was purchased by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the domaine had become somewhat neglected, however, under his management, parcels were consolidated and many technical improvements were made, including the building or a new tank room. The fruits of these labours are now being seen as Château Clerc Milon has become one of the most sought- after Médoc wines, displaying richness and depth comparable with the region's finest.
A Premier Cru Classé from the Bordeaux region and one of the world ‘s greatest wines, is owned by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, daughter of the legendary Baron Philippe, the estate includes 207 acres of vines at Pauillac. In 1853, Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild, a member of the English branch of the family, bought Château Brane–Mouton and renamed it Château Mouton Rothschild (1902 1988) and decided to take the future of the estate into his own hands. In 1924, he was the first to introduce château bottling. In 1926, he built the famous “Grand Chai”, the majestic 100 metres cellar, which has become a major attraction for visitors to Mouton. 1945, marked the beginning of a fascinating collection of works of art, created every year for the Mouton label. In 1962 saw the inauguration of the Museum of Wine in Art next to the Grand Chai. In 1973, after a twenty-year battle, Baron Philippe obtained a revision of the 1855 classification and Mouton was officially recognized as a First Growth.In 1988, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild succeded her father Baron Philippe. In 1994, Mouton for the first time produced a second wine, Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild.
Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild is generally made from a selection of the youngest vines of the illustrious First Growth and harvested, vinified and bottled with the same painstaking care : the grapes are collected in small baskets, the wine is fermented in the famous Mouton oak vats and aged in barrels using traditional methods. Everything is done to ensure that the wine expresses the elegance and depth of a great Pauillac.
In1934, the Château d'Armailhac [5eme Cru Classé 1855] was purchased by Baron Philippe de Rothschild. This estate was built by Dominique d’Armailhac in the 18th century.
Baron Philippe changed the name of d'Armailhacq to Mouton-Baron-Philippe. By 1976 it was time for another name change; Philippe wanted Chateau Baronne-Pauline, out of respect for his deceased wife, but permission was not granted. Philippe settled for Mouton-Baronne-Philippe, nothing more than a change of gender. The subsequent decision by Philippe's daughter, Philippine, who now heads the family business, to revert to Chateau d'Armailhac (dropping the 'q' at the end) was a most sensible one.
Château Clerc Milon, [5ème Grand Cru Classé en 1855] is purchased in 1934 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild. This estate consists of 107 acres, planted with the typical varieties of the region : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenère. The vineyard lies between two Pauillac First Growths, Lafite and Mouton. Before it was purchased by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the domaine had become somewhat neglected, however, under his management, parcels were consolidated and many technical improvements were made, including the building or a new tank room. The fruits of these labours are now being seen as Château Clerc Milon has become one of the most sought- after Médoc wines, displaying richness and depth comparable with the region's finest.
Facts & Figures :
Area under vine : 84 Ha
Production : 300 000 Bouteilles
Soil : Graves sur alios
Grape varieties : 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Ageing : 18 à 22 mois (100% de barriques neuves)
