Pauillac AOC 2ème Vin Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rotschild 2019 Château Mouton-Rothschild

Petit Mouton is a wine from Château Mouton Rothschild, officially founded in 1853, although it was Baron Philippe Rothschild who gave a radical change to the cellar in the early 1900s. In 2 years the baron was the proponent of a series of initiatives, some of which were almost revolutionary for the time in the Bordeaux area. For example, he wanted all his wine to be bottled in his own cellar, so as to allow the control of all the wine sold by the Château. The baron was also one of the first winery owners to commission the design of a label to an artist, the now widespread practice that combines wine with art and design.

The vines of the Château have an average age of 50 years, but some plots have vines planted more than 130 years ago. The Petit Mouton by Château Mouton Rothschild is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (68%), Merlot (32%). The must is vinified in 225 hl wooden barrels at a controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine is aged in new French oak barrels for about 20 months.

In the glass, the Petit Mouton has a deep ruby red color. The nose reveals aromas of aromas of small black fruits, blueberries and currants, chocolate and coffee. In the mouth it is broad, fresh and savory, opulent with a long finish.

The Petit Mouton can be paired with grilled meats, roasts and game. It is advisable to decant the wine for at least 2 hours, before serving it.