Product Description
Produced from an exceptional terroir, Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild is the second wine of Château Mouton Rothschild. Made with grapes from selected younger vines in the First Growth vineyard. The 2021 vintage is comprised of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19.5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 0.5% Petit Verdot and was raised in 50% new oak. It will be ready for drinking from 2025.
Tasting Notes
Vinous 92
The 2021 Le Petit-Mouton is a bit slender and reserved in this vintage, but very fine nonetheless. All the elements are nicely balanced. Dried herbs, orange peel, mint, pine, cinnamon and new leather open with a bit of coaxing. I would give this a few years to soften. The Cabernet Sauvignon imprint is quite strong today
Anticipated maturity: 2028-2036
Robert Parker 89-91
Since Mouton-Rothschild itself this year derives exclusively from the two plateaus that always make up the core of the blend, the 2021 Le Petit Mouton benefits from the inclusion of parcels that often make it into the grand vin. Exhibiting aromas of creme de cassis, mint, cigar wrapper, violets and espresso roast, it’s medium to full-bodied, deep and fleshy, with a rich core of fruit, powdery tannins, succulent acids and a persistent finish. Characterful and beautifully made, I wonder if I’m being a little severe with my score?
Producer Profile
Area under vines: 83 hectares
Soils: Gravel
Average age of the vines: 44 years
Planting density: 10 000 vines/ha
Ageing: 19 to 22 months in new oak barrels
Grape varieties:
- Cabernet Sauvignon 81%
- Merlot 15%
- Cabernet Franc 3%
- Petit Verdot 1%
Second wine: Le Petit Mouton
Grape varieties:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
Other wine: Aile d’Argent
Grape varieties:
- Sauvignon Blanc 57%
- Sémillon 42%
- Muscadelle 1%
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