Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2018 - Case of 6 Bottles (75cl)A barrel sample, it was fascinating to take another look at the 2018 Mouton Rothschild, after having spent six more months in cask since I last tasted it. Deep garnet purple, it maintains a jaw droppingly profound nose of crme de cassis, mocha, plum preserves, licorice and Black Forest cake with touches of iron ore, Sichuan pepper, allspice and tilled soil. Full bodied, super concentrated and possessing layer upon layer of black fruits, exotic spices

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 84%

the grapes were less exposed to humidity and its consequences

plum and a whiff of wood toast

along with hints of smoke and vanilla

The aromatic profile shows both the generosity of the warm 2022 vintage and the natural complexity of this site

opulent and very concentrated bouquet that is driven by the super-intense Merlot

Format: 750ml

Dosage: 9g/l sugar contain

high-country terroir with juicy tannins and a snap of tangy acidity

while Pacalet's natural winemaking approach allows the site character to shine through clearly

The 2015 La Mondotte is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc picked on 18 September and 7 October respectively

The texture is particularly impressive - rich and expansive yet focused