Among the emblems that shape the legend of Pauillac, the Château Mouton Rothschild 2019 stands out as a long-breathed work, born of a wholly manual harvest and a rigorous selection in the vineyard. A 1er Grand Cru Classé from the Médoc, it embodies the much-sought alchemy between power, aromatic brightness and refined texture. The generous, luminous 2019 vintage delivers remarkable density without ever sacrificing elegance. Cabernet Sauvignon, master of the site, provides upright structure and length; Merlot brings soft-textured roundness; Petit Verdot adds a touch of dark spice. The bouquet, of great nobility, evokes black fruits, blond tobacco, liquorice and fine oak that highlights rather than masks. The palate, broad and precisely chiselled, reveals succulent and silky tannins, a precise backbone and a long finish promising an outstanding cellar potential. Reserved for moments you want to remember, this great ageworthy wine summons the French art of living, conviviality, contemplation and gastronomy.

Assemblage et vinification

From a rigorous selection, the 2019 is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot and a touch of Petit Verdot. The grapes, hand-picked, are strictly sorted to retain only perfectly ripe berries. This precision continues in the cellar, where extraction seeks the purest expression of Pauillac’s terroir. The aromatic signature is driven by bright black fruit, the depth of spices and the delicacy of integrated oak. The alcohol level is around 13.5% vol, ensuring a balance between richness and freshness, while the tannic structure, straight and velvety, foretells excellent ageing capacity. As with most great Bordeaux wines, this wine contains sulfites.

Notes de dégustation

• Colour : Deep red, intensely coloured and shiny, reflecting the generosity of the vintage and fruit concentration.
• Nose : A noble bouquet of blueberry, blackberry and blackcurrant, complemented by hints of blond tobacco, liquorice and fine oak that adds structure and nobility.
• Palate : Generous attack, tight and silky texture, satin-like tannins and harmonious length. The persistent, elegant finish leaves traces of gentle spice and black fruit.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Pauillac in large glasses to give the bouquet ample room. A prior aeration helps reveal the subtlest nuances, from the depth of the fruit to the spicy and blond tobacco notes. Store the bottle quietly, away from light, to respect the patient evolution of a great ageworthy wine. Over the years, the tannic framework will round out and the palette will gain complexity, a sign of a vintage built to last.

Accords mets et vin

• Noble red meats : roasted côte de bœuf, reduced jus, root vegetables.
• Game : saddle of venison, long pepper, celery purée.
• Poultry and sauced dishes : goose stew, reduced jus, mushrooms.
• Game birds : flambéed woodcock, robust jus, brioche.
• Regional cuisine : wine sauces, garrigue herbs, brown stock reductions.

Moments de dégustation

Château Mouton Rothschild 2019 is the companion for moments when the table becomes a stage for the senses. It accompanies exceptional meals with majesty, is present at milestone anniversaries and is given as a mark of esteem to a knowledgeable lover. Its long ageing potential offers the luxury of time, allowing you to create a meeting between a great wine, a masterful dish and an extended conversation.

• To celebrate a rare event with restraint and flair.
• At a gourmet dinner where each pairing tells a story.
• As an exceptional gift, emblematic of a discerning cellar.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Château Mouton Rothschild 2019, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac
• Appellation : Pauillac AOC
• Type : Red wine
• Millésime : 2019
• Grape varieties : Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot and a touch of Petit Verdot
• Alcohol : around 13.5% vol
• Ageing potential : long ageing
• Allergens : contains sulfites