Château Mouton Rothschild

Le Petit Mouton, Pauillac, 2021

Name: Le Petit Mouton, Pauillac
Brand: Château Mouton Rothschild
Price: 1244.74 GBP

92/100

Inside Bordeaux

93/100

The Wine Independent

90/100

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2021
6x75cl
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£1,244.74

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Benefitting from several plots that would normally go into the Grand Vin, the 2021 Petit Mouton opens with an exuberant, exotic bouquet of spice, minty cassis, cloves and pretty floral fruit. There’s a good core of crème de cassis and hedgerow fruit supported by supple, powdery tannins. 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19.5% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Petit Verdot.

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Critic Reviews

93/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

The Wine Independent

A blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19.5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 0.5% Petit Verdot, Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild 2021 has a deep garnet-purple color. It bursts with notes of black cherries, black raspberries, and redcurrants, leading to suggestions of lavender, underbrush, and camphor, with a waft of pencil lead. The medium-bodied palate is elegant and vivacious with a racy line and fine-grained tannins supporting the crunchy fruit, finishing minerally. Nice!

drinking window 2025 - 2037

date of review 04/2024

92/100

Jane Anson,

Inside Bordeaux

A more classical Petit Mouton than in recent vintages but it delivers Pauillac typicity coupled with grilled blackberry and rapsberry fruits, and the velvety tannins typical of this wine. Has a more serious side than in many vintages, but it doesn't lose that happy swagger and gourmet black chocolate and liqourice character. Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy director, yields relatively normal, after no mildew. One of the few don't miss 2nd wines of the year, and one that will be ready to drink within 4 to 6 years. 50% new oak.

drinking window 2025 - 2038

date of review 04/2024

90/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

As I found out of barrel, the 2021 Le Petit Mouton has a pronounced graphite/pencil box-scented bouquet that makes it very classic in style. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins for a Deuxième Vin and fine salinity—a Le Petit Mouton with grip and backbone. There’s maybe just a little hardness to contend with toward the finish? Give this two or three years in bottle.

drinking window 2025 - 2040

date of review 02/2024

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Specifications

Country:

France

Region:

Bordeaux

Appellation:

Pauillac

Producer:

Château Mouton Rothschild

style:

Red Wine

Grape Variety:

Cab Sauvignon Merlot

abv:

13.5%

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.