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Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild 2008
Château Mouton Rothschild
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 ...
Critics Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild 2008.
Description Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild 2008.
With its deep, intense color, Petit Mouton 2008 impresses with its charming nose of pronounced expressions of red fruits and sweet spices.
Raspberry, redcurrant but also tobacco come together greedily.
In the background, wood comes to bear witness to barrel aging.
On the palate, it reveals itself to be elegant and balanced. The well-integrated tannins offer a supple texture.
The red fruit aromas are confirmed, bringing great freshness.
Appreciable now, it still has lovely ageing potential.
All in all, a Second wine that perfectly reflects the excellence of Château Mouton Rothschild.