Among the most sought-after signatures of the Médoc, the Château Mouton Rothschild 2022 embodies a consummate vision of Pauillac, where the architecture of Cabernet Sauvignon marries the depth of an exceptional gravel terroir. As the Premier Grand Cru Classé from the iconic 1855 classification, this 2022 cuvée captures the sun-drenched generosity of the vintage without relinquishing the aristocratic restraint that defines the estate. Aged entirely in new oak barrels to reveal its poise, it addresses connoisseurs seeking a wine of great intensity—both sensual and vertical—promised to long cellaring that rewards patience. Bottled in June 2024, it represents a milestone of craftsmanship, the result of meticulous attention to every detail. For the informed enthusiast as well as the demanding collector, it offers a sensory journey at the heart of the French art of living: elegance, contained power and sovereign length.

Blend and winemaking

The 2022 vintage is built on a composition of 92 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 8 % Merlot, a balance that amplifies uprightness, depth and aromatic persistence. Vinification, executed with precision, cultivates pure fruit expression and refined tannins. The entirely new oak barrel ageing refines the texture and imparts a perfectly integrated spicy and wooded dimension, without masking the terroir's energy. This process, controlled at every stage, reveals a material both dense and lithe, suited to a slow and luminous evolution in bottle. The alcohol content of 14 % vol. attests to the vintage's ripeness, supported by structural freshness that balances the whole. The bottling in June 2024 completes this quest for precision, sealing the harmony between fruit, oak and minerality.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Dark yet luminous, with deep highlights, it promises concentration polished by haute couture élevage.
• Nose : Blackcurrant and blackberry up front, then graphite, violet, noble cedar and liquorice. Indulgent hints of truffle and fine chocolate emerge with aeration, signs of an already eloquent complexity.
• Palate : Generous and precise attack, deep mid-palate, silky and compact tannins. A saline thread and structuring freshness stretch a long, spicy, chiselled finish where black fruit melts into notes of cedar and cocoa.

Serving temperature and advice

Served at cellar temperature in a generous glass, the wine benefits from gentle opening and progressive aeration to fully develop its nuances. In its youth, a careful decanting helps the bouquet unfurl and the texture soften. Store bottles horizontally, protected from vibration and light, to preserve aromatic integrity. The cuvée offers a very long cellaring potential, with expression recommended from 2028 and extending over several decades depending on storage and service conditions.

Food pairings

• Premium meats : dry-aged rib steak, roasted milk-fed lamb, pink-roasted pigeon, venison fillet.
• Forest flavours : pan-fried porcini, reduced jus, black truffle, caramelised root vegetables.
• High-precision cuisine : short jus, silky reductions, accompaniments with mild spices and cedar.
• Aged cheeses : long-aged Comté, old Mimolette, powerful Salers.
• Seasonal pairings : winter truffle, game birds, herb-glazed confit vegetables.

Tasting occasions

Château Mouton Rothschild 2022 is the natural companion for moments when you seek more than a wine, but a lasting emotion:

• To celebrate a milestone moment with a legendary signature.
• During a gastronomic dinner where precise pairings exalt the material.
• As an exceptional gift for a lover of great Bordeaux.
• During a vertical tasting to explore the soul of the terroir over time.

Details

• Name : Château Mouton Rothschild 2022
• Appellation : Pauillac AOC
• Classification : Premier Grand Cru Classé
• Type : Red wine, Fine wines
• Vintage : 2022
• Grapes : Cabernet Sauvignon 92 %, Merlot 8 %
• Alcohol by volume : 14 % vol.
• Aging : entirely in new oak barrels
• Bottled : June 2024
• Cellaring potential : very long, recommended to open from 2028