Chateau Mouton Rothschild - Pauillac 1er Grand Cru classe Red 2008
Red
2008
Bordeaux
Pauillac
Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Tasting notes
The 2008 Château Mouton Rothschild, Premier Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac, is a wine of refined power and elegant complexity. In the glass, it displays a deep garnet hue and a captivating bouquet of blackberry, blackcurrant, and red plum, layered with floral notes of violet, and accents of cedarwood, toasted spice, and a touch of roasted coffee bean.
On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied, yet retains a vibrant freshness. The silky, velvety tannins give structure and finesse, carrying the wine through a long, expressive finish where lingering notes of vanilla, clove, and subtle smoke add depth and charm.
Expert Ratings
95 Points Robert Parker
About the winery
Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild bought the chateau in 1853 but the legend of "Mouton" began in 1922 with Baron Philippe de Rothschild. At the age of 21 and driven by ambition full of originality, Baron decided to devote his life to forge for the winery an identity and a worldwide fame, which, from its first hour, inspired a sense of pride for Bordeaux as a whole. In 1945, to celebrate the liberation, "V" for Victory crowns the label of the vintage, an initiative that will mark the beginning of a series of original works created each year by famous painters.