Herald of the great Bordeaux tradition, the Château Mouton Rothschild 2010 celebrates the majesty of Pauillac in an expression both sculptural and vibrant. As a Premier Grand Cru Classé, it embodies the luminous meeting of a gravelly terroir elevated by an exceptional vintage. Discerning enthusiasts and collectors will find a wine for contemplation, carved to travel through time and enhance the table. Its aromatic richness opens on succulent black fruit, lifted by notes of roasted coffee, fresh mint and delicate leather, while the structure, generous and superbly held, evokes the finest chapters of Bordeaux’s library. More than a great wine, it is a style, a signature, a lesson in harmony that transforms every tasting into a moment of grace.

Blend and winemaking

In the tradition of great Pauillacs, this cuvée is built around Cabernet Sauvignon as its backbone, complemented by a measured presence of Merlot to soften its contours. The blend reveals dense, pure material where the precision of the fruit is allied to noble oak, carefully integrated. The work in the cellar, meticulous and respectful, aims for clarity of expression, balance and depth. The élevage, carried out with rigour, accompanies the wine without ever dominating it, preserving its energy and uprightness. The result, highly cohesive, delivers a satiny texture, persistent length and an impression of internal architecture, like an aromatic cathedral that rises without losing the clarity of its lines.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Deep and luminous, it announces remarkable concentration, with a brilliance that suggests a patient, serene evolution.
• Nose: Juicy ripe blackcurrant, finely roasted coffee, a menthol breeze and delicate leather, joined by hints of blond tobacco, cedar and pencil lead that signal the terroir's nobility.
• Palate: Broad, precise attack; mid-palate structured by sculpted tannins; great freshness that enlivens the material. Long, straight finish driven by discreet salinity and a spicy return.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve the Château Mouton Rothschild 2010 at around 16°C in large glasses to give the bouquet plenty of space. Moderate prior aeration allows the wine to stage its perfumes with added grace, revealing in turn the black fruit, fine spices and balsamic nuances. Store bottles on their side in a cool, dark and stable cellar to encourage a harmonious evolution. This vintage has significant cellaring potential, promising increasing complexity and a texture that will gain even more velvet with the years.

Food pairings

• Gourmet aperitifs: dried beef charcuterie, parmesan wafers, truffle shavings on toasted bread.
• Starters: hand-cut beef tartare, pressed poultry terrine, delicate cep pie.
• Main courses: roasted rack of lamb, aged rib of beef, game birds, reduced jus with Sarawak pepper.
• Sides: creamy gratin dauphinois, sautéed ceps, glazed root vegetables, truffled polenta.
• Cheeses: mature Comté, old mimolette, sheep’s tomme, selection of mildly salted hard cheeses.

Occasions

This great Pauillac stands out as the exceptional companion for landmark moments, when hosting meets a celebration of the senses. It can also be intimate, shared within a small group for a lingering conversation and a silence filled by the wine’s depth. Over time it gains in definition and nuance, offering enthusiasts the joy of following its evolution, season after season.

• To seal a rare occasion where every detail counts, from the table to the glasses.
• During a gastronomic dinner focused on prime meats and concentrated jus.
• As a prestigious gift to offer an enthusiast, to enrich a patiently built cellar.

Characteristics

• Name : Château Mouton Rothschild 2010
• Appellation : Pauillac AOC
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2010
• Grape varieties : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
• Alcohol level : n.c.
• Aging : long rest in the estate cellar
• Format : bottle
• Cellaring potential : significant
• Serving temperature : 16°C