Mouton Rothschild 2001

Chateau Mouton Rothschild's 2001 is an evolved, garnet-hued Pauillac first growth with the smoke, leather and dark fruit character that defines the estate's mature wines.

The nose displays complex, ripe berry fruit aromas of bilberry and blackcurrant, with notes of smoke, leather and a slightly animal cast. A well-structured attack supported by well-rounded tannins gives way to dense, fruit-driven flavours on the palate, with a long, elegant finish that reveals excellent, still-unfolding potential. The wine is a blend of roughly 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc.

• Producer: Chateau Mouton Rothschild
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Appellation: Pauillac
• Vintage: 2001
• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blend (approximately 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc)
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 13% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine, now fully mature
• Critic score: 94 points, Vinous
• Serving temperature: 16-18C
• Decanting: Decant 30-45 minutes before serving
• Food pairing: Grilled venison, mature hard cheeses, beef Wellington
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Fully mature and drinking well now