Chateau Mouton Rothschild - Pauillac 1er Grand Cru classe Red 2005

Grape

85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc.

Tasting notes

The 2005 Château Mouton Rothschild—a Premier Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac—is a wine of power, opulence, and impeccable pedigree. It reveals a deep, opaque color and an intense, multilayered bouquet of blackcurrant, cassis, and cedar, interwoven with nuances of spice, graphite, and freshly ground espresso.

On the palate, it is full-bodied and richly textured, delivering a dense core of dark fruit, framed by firm, sculpted tannins and a backbone of vibrant acidity. There's a polished, almost architectural precision to its structure, leading to a long, persistent finish that echoes with elegance and depth.

Expert Ratings

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 98 Points

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.