Mouton Rothschild 2022

A massive, full-bodied and incredibly powerful Pauillac, Chateau Mouton Rothschild's 2022 is built for a decade of bottle age and decades of evolution beyond that.

The 2022 shows notes of blackcurrant jelly, ripe blackberries, fresh mulberries, espresso, crushed rocks, iris bulb and star anise, with an explosive, intense palate of cassis, black cherries and liquorice framed by very firm, beautifully ripe tannins. Strongly scented and lively on the palate, with bright blackcurrant and black cherry fruit balanced by focused acidity.

• Producer: Chateau Mouton Rothschild
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Appellation: Pauillac (1er Grand Cru Classe)
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine
• Maturation: 100% new oak
• Critic score: 98-100 points, The Wine Independent (Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW)
• Serving temperature: 16-18C
• Decanting: 90 minutes recommended
• Food pairing: Wagyu steak, game and mature hard cheeses
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Best from the early 2030s, with the potential to evolve for 50 or more years