chateau mouton rothschild 1er cru classe pauillac

Château Mouton Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2010

Name: Château Mouton Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé, Pauillac
Brand: Château Mouton Rothschild
Price: 6739.07 GBP

100/100

Inside Bordeaux

97/100

Vinous

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2010
12x75cl
DP
£6,739.07
2010
12x75cl
DP
£7,219.07
2010
12x75cl
DP
£7,483.07

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Produced from 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Merlot, this will probably be the most divisive first growth in 2010. It is a classic Mouton, in that it is immense, deep and somewhat monolithic. At this stage it is a bit impenetrable and lacks the charm and seduction of Haut Brion, Margaux, Latour and Lafite, but it is undoubtedly a vin de garde and given time may well eclipse the competition. The bouquet is a smouldering smorgasbord of deep mineral, earthy notes and Asian spice; an elemental wine. On the palate there is immense power and concentration. Crème de mûre, minerals and liquorice are evident within the tightly wound, dense core of fruit. There is classic Mouton reserve, wonderful colour and enormous potential here, but this will require patience.

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We have created a system where every case is independent, thereby ensuring a trail of ownership and peace of mind for every customer.

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Critic Reviews

100/100

Jane Anson,

Inside Bordeaux

Hard to give a wine of the vintage in 2010, as there are so many exceptional bottles from the top estates, but it's not so hard to say that Pauillac is the appellation of the year - and this Mouton shows you why. Gunsmoke and campfire aromatics, glamorously encapsulating the house style with its plush and juicy damson and black cherry fruits, supremely confident, studded with pomegranate, orange peel, cumin and freshly cut herbs, generous without relinquishing control, deceptively supple tannins that know exactly what to do. Will deliver for decades, and it is an exceptionally beautiful wine. 100% new oak, Philippe Dhalluin director. Tasted ex-retail, not ex-château.

drinking window 2025 - 2050

date of review 10/2024

97/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2010 Mouton-Rothschild has a broody, backward but utterly spellbinding bouquet that gradually unfurls to reveal blackcurrant and blueberry fruit, crushed stone and freshly rolled tobacco, just a hint of chimney soot in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and a silky caressing texture. It builds towards a very intense and beautifully defined finish that feels very long, just a hint of truffle lingering on the aftertaste. Brilliant. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal.

drinking window 2030 - 2080

date of review 04/2020

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Specifications

Country:

France

Region:

Bordeaux

Appellation:

Pauillac

Producer:

Château Mouton Rothschild

style:

Red Wine

Grape Variety:

Cab Sauvignon Merlot

abv:

13%

allergen information

This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.