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The Château Mouton Rothschild is known to all wine lovers, not only for its exceptional wines but also for its labels signed by artists since the 1945 vintage.
The story of Mouton Rothschild began in 1853, when Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild bought Château Brane-Mouton from Pauillac, renaming it Mouton-Rothschild. In 1922, his great-grandson Philippe de Rothschild took over the reins for the next 65 years, and it was he who raised Mouton Rothschild to the pinnacle of its glory thanks to his determination and doggedness. A quest for excellence pursued by his daughter, Baroness Philippine.
By an official decree issued in 1973 by Jacques Chirac, Minister of Agriculture at the time, Château Mouton Rothschild would be declared the fifth Ier Grand Cru Classé, alongside Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Haut-Brion, Château Latour and Château Margaux.
Today, Baroness Philippine's three children manage Domaine, always remaining faithful to the work of their grandfather and mother. Domaine remains a place of art and beauty, thanks to its spectacular vat room and its famous Musée du Vin dans l'Art, which brings together the unique exhibition "L'Art et l'étiquette" with works by famous contemporary artists (Francis Bacon, Dali, Braque....the... See more ...
The 2003 vintage in Bordeaux was a great vintage, very sunny, marked by scorching heat during the first half of August. However, the rainfall was distributed throughout the season, allowing the vines not to suffer too much from the drought and the heat. The more temperate month of September allowed the grapes to complete their ripening and obtain an excellent aromatic potential. The harvest at Mouton Rothschild went smoothly.
Blend of the 2003 vintage: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.
The color is a deep dark red, with garnet reflections and subtle tints.
The nose opens with a sumptuous bouquet of very ripe black fruits, menthol and pepper, with expressive notes of roasted cocoa and graphite.
A powerful aromatic register that continues in the mouth, with a frank attack that gives way to a fleshy and unctuous texture. The tannic framework is coated, making it rise crescendo in density. It lasts a long time, releasing exquisite tertiary flavors of tobacco and ripe fruit, before ending on a long, persistent, racy finish.
Food and wine pairing:
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2003 will pair perfectly with black garlic beef Wellington, Pauillac suckling lamb, chartreuse of pheasant hen, truffled venison steak, or marcassin confit.
For a pairing with cheese, choose uncooked pressed cheeses: Edam, Gouda, Saint-nectaire, morbier, Tomme de Savoie or Salers.
For dessert, the pairing will be exquisite with Pierre Hermé's Carrément chocolat, a Basque hazelnut cake or a Périgord walnut cake.
Ageing potential and tasting:
Château Mouton Rothschild 2003 can still benefit from its exceptional ageing potential and wait another 5 to 10 years to reach its peak between 2028 and 2033.
However, it can be enjoyed beautifully now. To do so, take care to place the bottle the night before in the serving room at room temperature and to open it. If not, open it and decant it ideally 6 to 7 hours before tasting.
The bottles should be kept in the cellar, protected from the light, lying down, at an optimal hygrometric degree of 70%.
