Château Mouton Rothschild 2002

• Grape Variety: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
• Region: Pauillac AOC, Bordeaux, France
• Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth), Classification of 1855 (Promoted in 1973)
• Producer: Baron Philippe de Rothschild
• Vintage: 2002

Colour & Aroma

Deep garnet with ruby reflections and impressive concentration. Elegant aromas of cassis, blackberry, black cherry, black plum, red currant, tobacco, cigar box, liquorice, black pepper, cedar, graphite, flint, espresso and dark chocolate, evolving into black truffle, leather, wild mushrooms and forest floor after decanting.

Palate

Full-bodied with a firm yet elegant structure. Fine-grained silky tannins and fresh acidity support layers of cassis, blackberry, graphite, cedar, espresso, dark chocolate and cigar box, finishing with Pauillac's signature mineral character.

Style

Elegant, classical, mineral-driven, complex, refined and exceptionally age-worthy.

Food Pairing

Grilled Wagyu beef, beef tenderloin, herb-crusted rack of lamb, roast duck, venison, and aged Comté, Gruyère or Parmesan cheese.

Serving Recommendation

• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Decanting: 1.5–2 hours before serving
• Glassware: Bordeaux Grand Cru Glass

Drinking Window

Best enjoyed from 2016–2042+.

Awards & Scores

• James Suckling: 95/100
• Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): 94/100
• Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 94/100
• Decanter: 94/100