Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild Pauillac AOP 2021

Second wine of Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac 2021. Blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Garnet color with purple highlights, nose of red berries and floral notes, full-bodied palate with silky tannins, spicy finish of white pepper.

On what terroir is Le Petit Mouton deMouton Rothschild Pauillac AOP 2021 produced?

The vineyard benefits from gravel soils and the proximity of the Gironde estuary, which protected the vines from a cold snap in April. The drought from August to early September created a qualitative water stress on these soils, favorable to the ripening of the seeds and the development of the tannic structure.

How is Le Petit Mouton deMouton Rothschild Pauillac AOP 2021 vinified and aged?

2021 blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19.5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Petit Verdot. Harvest carried out from September 25 to October 6, 2021.

What is the tasting profile of the Petit Mouton deMouton Rothschild Pauillac AOP 2021?

The color is garnet with purple highlights. The nose reveals aromas of red berries, associated with delicate floral notes of peony and fresh mint. The attack, dense and fleshy, gives way to a palate of beautiful amplitude with a juicy and expressive texture, highlighted by enveloped and silky tannins. The finish, long and balanced, lingers on spicy notes, particularly white pepper.