Chateau Mouton Rothschild • Pauillac, France
Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild is the Cabernet Sauvignon–led second wine of First Growth Château Mouton Rothschild…Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild is the Cabernet Sauvignon–led second wine of First Growth Château Mouton Rothschild, produced from younger vines on the estate’s deep gravel terroirs in Pauillac. Crafted and aged with the same meticulou…Learn More »
$230
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
93
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Energy and depth define Chateau Mouton Rothschild Le Petit Mouton 2021, a concentrated Pauillac that layers ripe blackcurrant and dark cherry fruit with hints of spice and discreet cedar from its élevage. The palate is sleek yet ample, with bright acidity cutting through a creamy core of fruit, and fine, velvety tannins giving a serious, almost grand vin structure. This feels poised rather than showy, a focused and polished second wine that clearly reflects the sunny character of the vintage around the château.
Roast lamb with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak, duck breast with blackcurrant jus
Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild is the Cabernet Sauvignon–led second wine of First Growth Château Mouton Rothschild, produced from younger vines on the estate’s deep gravel terroirs in Pauillac. Crafted and aged with the same meticulous methods as the grand vin, it typically delivers a concentrated yet polished style of classic Left Bank claret, marked by dark cassis fruit, cedar, graphite and refined tannins that can age surprisingly well for a second wine.