Chateau Mouton Rothschild - Pauillac 1er Grand Cru classe Red 2012
Red
2012
Bordeaux
Pauillac
81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
James Suckling: 97 points
Grape
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc.
Tasting notes
The 2012 Château Mouton Rothschild, a Premier Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac, is a wine of balance, vibrancy, and refined power, with graceful aging potential. It presents a deep, near-black hue with subtle, shimmering reflections.
The nose is complex and inviting, blending blackcurrant and crushed blackberry with layered aromas of cigar box, spice, and a hint of graphite. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, with dense, velvety tannins and a core of cocoa, vanilla, and dark fruit. The wine finishes with seductive freshness, aromatic intensity, and a lingering mineral tension.
A beautifully composed Mouton that reflects both the house’s pedigree and the distinctive elegance of the 2012 vintage.
More About The Winery
Purchased in 1853 by Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild, Château Mouton Rothschild rose to global fame under the visionary leadership of Baron Philippe de Rothschild, who took charge in 1922. His ambition and innovation forged Mouton’s unique identity, transforming it into one of the most celebrated First Growths (Premier Grand Cru Classé 1973) in Bordeaux.
A defining moment came in 1945, when to celebrate the end of World War II, Baron Philippe commissioned the now-iconic “V for Victory” label. Since then, every vintage has featured a label designed by a world-renowned artist — from Picasso to Warhol — making Mouton Rothschild not only a fine wine but also a collectible work of art.
Located in the heart of Pauillac, on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, the estate spans some of the region’s finest gravel terroirs, planted primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The wines are admired for their power, opulence, and extraordinary ageing potential, ranking among the greatest in the world.
