Château MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD
1er grand cru classé
- 2021
- Pauillac
Mouton-Rothschild's upgrade in 1973 from second to first grand cru classé was as legitimate as it was deserved in view of the quality of its terroir, a plateau of 90 hectares of deep gravel to the north of Pauillac, with Lafite-Rothschild as a neighbor. Despite this promotion, and even though it regularly tops the rankings in tastings, Mouton-Rothschild remains to this day the least expensive of the Médoc's premier crus classés. Its powerful, full-bodied style and its ability to age well have led Mr. Bettane to write "perhaps the most formally perfect wine in the Médoc...".
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 97/100 “This Pauillac displays great distinction. The Cabernets (90%) are admirably defined. The wine coats the palate and delivers a fresh balance (12.8°). The quality of the tannins is magnificent, with a very fine touch and great suavity.”
- To keep or to drink :
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée :
- 2028-2050
From the same producer
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (December 2022): 94/100 “2020 has lost none of its charm. It's as appealing and greedy as ever, expressing a very seductive bouquet of red fruits.”
Vinous (N. Martin - December 2022): 93/100 “The D'Armailhac 2020 presents a very pure bouquet of blackberry, blueberry, crushed iris flowers and hints of potpourri, initially tight but opening up nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, with slightly angular tannins at first, fine acidity and pure notes of blackberry and graphite that become more pronounced on the finish. This wine can only come from Pauillac. A classy d'Armailhac that offers a great expression of terroir and a sense of classicism.”
Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 93/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 94/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
The 2018 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (November 2020): 94/100 “Very full and sunny, this 2018 vintage impresses with its density, black cherry notes and voluptuous finish.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
The 2015 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 93/100 “The 2015 also shows itself to be very comely, charming, melted, with a lovely grain of tannin.”
La Revue du Vin de France (November 2017 - Hors-série n°33): 17/20 “It explodes with fruit on the nose [...] full, coated palate that has retained all its freshness.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2035
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
Rated 17/20 by La Revue du Vin de France on november 2017 (Hors-série n°33) « Il explose de fruits au nez [...] bouche plein et enrobée qui a conservé toute sa fraîcheur. ».
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2032
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
Rated 17/20 by La Revue du Vin de France on november 2017 (Hors-série n°33) « Il explose de fruits au nez [...] bouche plein et enrobée qui a conservé toute sa fraîcheur. ».
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2036
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
Rated 17/20 by La Revue du Vin de France on november 2017 (Hors-série n°33) « Il explose de fruits au nez [...] bouche plein et enrobée qui a conservé toute sa fraîcheur. ».
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2036
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Property Rothschild (Mouton), with d'Armailhac. Apart from the terroir, the main difference between the two crus is the increased proportion of Merlot in Clerc-Milon (35% as opposed to 20%), giving it additional smoothness and richness. Since 2007 Clerc-Milon has benefited from its own vat room, a new winery and a dedicated team of 21 people so that Clerc-Milon can compete qualitatively with Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2038
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Property Rothschild (Mouton), with d'Armailhac. Apart from the terroir, the main difference between the two crus is the increased proportion of Merlot in Clerc-Milon (35% as opposed to 20%), giving it additional smoothness and richness. Since 2007 Clerc-Milon has benefited from its own vat room, a new winery and a dedicated team of 21 people so that Clerc-Milon can compete qualitatively with Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 94/100 “A success with an elegant, racy profile. The palate is precise, chiseled, with a beautiful intensity of flavors, and concludes with a round, suave finish.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2038
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Property Rothschild (Mouton), with d'Armailhac. Apart from the terroir, the main difference between the two crus is the increased proportion of Merlot in Clerc-Milon (35% as opposed to 20%), giving it additional smoothness and richness. Since 2007 Clerc-Milon has benefited from its own vat room, a new winery and a dedicated team of 21 people so that Clerc-Milon can compete qualitatively with Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (March 2022): 95/100 “Superb ensemble and more precise than ever.”
La Revue du Vin de France (September 2022): 95/100 “A benchmark vintage for the cru”.
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2022): 93/100 “There is more elegance here than I noticed last year. This should evolve into a top-grade Clerc-Milon.”
Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 94/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2038
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Property Rothschild (Mouton), with d'Armailhac. Apart from the terroir, the main difference between the two crus is the increased proportion of Merlot in Clerc-Milon (35% as opposed to 20%), giving it additional smoothness and richness. Since 2007 Clerc-Milon has benefited from its own vat room, a new winery and a dedicated team of 21 people so that Clerc-Milon can compete qualitatively with Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet.
The 2018 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (November 2020): 95/100 “In 2018, the vintage perfectly manages the richness of the vintage. The wine explodes with fruit, yet is sharp. It retains a very energetic and tonic side.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
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Property Rothschild (Mouton), with d'Armailhac. Apart from the terroir, the main difference between the two crus is the increased proportion of Merlot in Clerc-Milon (35% as opposed to 20%), giving it additional smoothness and richness. Since 2007 Clerc-Milon has benefited from its own vat room, a new winery and a dedicated team of 21 people so that Clerc-Milon can compete qualitatively with Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet.
The 2018 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (November 2020): 95/100 “In 2018, the vintage perfectly manages the richness of the vintage. The wine explodes with fruit, yet is sharp. It retains a very energetic and tonic side.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
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Property Rothschild (Mouton), with d'Armailhac. Apart from the terroir, the main difference between the two crus is the increased proportion of Merlot in Clerc-Milon (35% as opposed to 20%), giving it additional smoothness and richness. Since 2007 Clerc-Milon has benefited from its own vat room, a new winery and a dedicated team of 21 people so that Clerc-Milon can compete qualitatively with Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet.
The 2016 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2019): 95/100 Coup de ♥ “It's hard to resist the charm of this wine, all power and refinement. Everything is in place, it expresses lots of flavors, with very fine-grained tannins, and above all lingers for a long time.”
Vinous (Neal Martin- January 2020): 93/100 “Clerc-Milon 2016 presents a lively bouquet imbued with graphite and well-defined black fruits, with hints of peony and iris petals in the watermark. The classic palate is medium-bodied, with fine-grained tannins, well-balanced acidity and just the right amount of austerity towards a finish with a hint of bitterness. Excellent (and less “closed” than I found it 12 months earlier). Apogee 2021-2036.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2040
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Property Rothschild (Mouton), with d'Armailhac. Apart from the terroir, the main difference between the two crus is the increased proportion of Merlot in Clerc-Milon (35% as opposed to 20%), giving it additional smoothness and richness. Since 2007 Clerc-Milon has benefited from its own vat room, a new winery and a dedicated team of 21 people so that Clerc-Milon can compete qualitatively with Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet.
The 2016 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2019): 95/100 Coup de ♥ “It's hard to resist the charm of this wine, all power and refinement. Everything is in place, it expresses lots of flavors, with very fine-grained tannins, and above all lingers for a long time.”
Vinous (Neal Martin- January 2020): 93/100 “Clerc-Milon 2016 presents a lively bouquet imbued with graphite and well-defined black fruits, with hints of peony and iris petals in the watermark. The classic palate is medium-bodied, with fine-grained tannins, well-balanced acidity and just the right amount of austerity towards a finish with a hint of bitterness. Excellent (and less “closed” than I found it 12 months earlier). Apogee 2021-2036.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2040
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Property Rothschild (Mouton), with d'Armailhac. Apart from the terroir, the main difference between the two crus is the increased proportion of Merlot in Clerc-Milon (35% as opposed to 20%), giving it additional smoothness and richness. Since 2007 Clerc-Milon has benefited from its own vat room, a new winery and a dedicated team of 21 people so that Clerc-Milon can compete qualitatively with Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
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Mouton-Rothschild's second wine, which appeared in 1993, has since made its place among its peers (Carruades de Lafite, Forts de Latour, Pavillon Rouge) by offering each vintage a great Pauillac, full, fleshy, muscular, barely less deep and full-bodied than its famous big brother but with the same cassis finish. Petit Mouton has grown up!
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2030-2044
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Mouton-Rothschild's second wine, which appeared in 1993, has since made its place among its peers (Carruades de Lafite, Forts de Latour, Pavillon Rouge) by offering each vintage a great Pauillac, full, fleshy, muscular, barely less deep and full-bodied than its famous big brother but with the same cassis finish. Petit Mouton has grown up!
The 2020 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - December 2022): 93/100 “Le Petit Mouton 2020 has less than 13% alcohol. It has an intense bouquet of black fruits, freshly tilled earth, light estuarine scents and a touch of pressed violets. It is highly delimited and concentrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, wonderful acidity and tension, very concentrated and mineral through to the lingering finish. Notes of graphite linger on the finish. Superb.”
Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 94/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2030-2044
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Mouton-Rothschild's second wine, which appeared in 1993, has since made its place among its peers (Carruades de Lafite, Forts de Latour, Pavillon Rouge) by offering each vintage a great Pauillac, full, fleshy, muscular, barely less deep and full-bodied than its famous big brother but with the same cassis finish. Petit Mouton has grown up!
Rated 93/100 by N. MARTIN «The 2020 Le Petit Mouton has less than 13% alcohol. It has an intense bouquet with black fruit, freshly-tilled loam, light estuarine scents and a touch of pressed violets. Very delineated and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, wonderful acidity and tension, very focused and mineral-driven towards the finish that is persistent. Graphite notes linger on the aftertaste. Superb. » (December 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2030-2044
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Mouton-Rothschild's second wine, which appeared in 1993, has since made its place among its peers (Carruades de Lafite, Forts de Latour, Pavillon Rouge) by offering each vintage a great Pauillac, full, fleshy, muscular, barely less deep and full-bodied than its famous big brother but with the same cassis finish. Petit Mouton has grown up!
Rated 93/100 by N. MARTIN «The 2020 Le Petit Mouton has less than 13% alcohol. It has an intense bouquet with black fruit, freshly-tilled loam, light estuarine scents and a touch of pressed violets. Very delineated and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, wonderful acidity and tension, very focused and mineral-driven towards the finish that is persistent. Graphite notes linger on the aftertaste. Superb. » (December 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2030-2044
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Mouton-Rothschild's upgrade in 1973 from second to first grand cru classé was as legitimate as it was deserved in view of the quality of its terroir, a plateau of 90 hectares of deep gravel to the north of Pauillac, with Lafite-Rothschild as a neighbor. Despite this promotion, and even though it regularly tops the rankings in tastings, Mouton-Rothschild remains to this day the least expensive of the Médoc's premier crus classés. Its powerful, full-bodied style and its ability to age well have led Mr. Bettane to write "perhaps the most formally perfect wine in the Médoc...".
The 2012 vintage « a major success of the vintage » has obtained 94/100 by Wine Advocate.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2030-2045
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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Mouton-Rothschild's upgrade in 1973 from second to first grand cru classé was as legitimate as it was deserved in view of the quality of its terroir, a plateau of 90 hectares of deep gravel to the north of Pauillac, with Lafite-Rothschild as a neighbor. Despite this promotion, and even though it regularly tops the rankings in tastings, Mouton-Rothschild remains to this day the least expensive of the Médoc's premier crus classés. Its powerful, full-bodied style and its ability to age well have led Mr. Bettane to write "perhaps the most formally perfect wine in the Médoc...".
The 2012 vintage « a major success of the vintage » has obtained 94/100 by Wine Advocate.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2042
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
-
Mouton-Rothschild's upgrade in 1973 from second to first grand cru classé was as legitimate as it was deserved in view of the quality of its terroir, a plateau of 90 hectares of deep gravel to the north of Pauillac, with Lafite-Rothschild as a neighbor. Despite this promotion, and even though it regularly tops the rankings in tastings, Mouton-Rothschild remains to this day the least expensive of the Médoc's premier crus classés. Its powerful, full-bodied style and its ability to age well have led Mr. Bettane to write "perhaps the most formally perfect wine in the Médoc...".
The 2012 vintage « a major success of the vintage » has obtained 94/100 by Wine Advocate.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2050
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
-
Mouton-Rothschild's upgrade in 1973 from second to first grand cru classé was as legitimate as it was deserved in view of the quality of its terroir, a plateau of 90 hectares of deep gravel to the north of Pauillac, with Lafite-Rothschild as a neighbor. Despite this promotion, and even though it regularly tops the rankings in tastings, Mouton-Rothschild remains to this day the least expensive of the Médoc's premier crus classés. Its powerful, full-bodied style and its ability to age well have led Mr. Bettane to write "perhaps the most formally perfect wine in the Médoc...".
The 2012 vintage « a major success of the vintage » has obtained 94/100 by Wine Advocate.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2019-2032
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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Mouton-Rothschild's upgrade in 1973 from second to first grand cru classé was as legitimate as it was deserved in view of the quality of its terroir, a plateau of 90 hectares of deep gravel to the north of Pauillac, with Lafite-Rothschild as a neighbor. Despite this promotion, and even though it regularly tops the rankings in tastings, Mouton-Rothschild remains to this day the least expensive of the Médoc's premier crus classés. Its powerful, full-bodied style and its ability to age well have led Mr. Bettane to write "perhaps the most formally perfect wine in the Médoc...".
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2036
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%