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The Château Mouton Rothschild is known to all wine lovers, not only for its exceptional wines but also for its labels signed by artists since the 1945 vintage.
The story of Mouton Rothschild began in 1853, when Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild bought Château Brane-Mouton from Pauillac, renaming it Mouton-Rothschild. In 1922, his great-grandson Philippe de Rothschild took over the reins for the next 65 years, and it was he who raised Mouton Rothschild to the pinnacle of its glory thanks to his determination and doggedness. A quest for excellence pursued by his daughter, Baroness Philippine.
By an official decree issued in 1973 by Jacques Chirac, Minister of Agriculture at the time, Château Mouton Rothschild would be declared the fifth Ier Grand Cru Classé, alongside Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Haut-Brion, Château Latour and Château Margaux.
Today, Baroness Philippine's three children manage Domaine, always remaining faithful to the work of their grandfather and mother. Domaine remains a place of art and beauty, thanks to its spectacular vat room and its famous Musée du Vin dans l'Art, which brings together the unique exhibition "L'Art et l'étiquette" with works by famous contemporary artists (Francis Bacon, Dali, Braque....the... See more ...
2002 is a vintage whose wines have matured magnificently with time. This vintage owes its success to the radical change in climatic conditions which proved favorable as the harvest approached. The month of September was indeed superb with beautiful sunny conditions, which allowed the ripening process to be in full swing and to offer berries of great quality.
Blend of the 2002 vintage : 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
The color is an intense and deep tile red with brilliant reflections.
On the nose, it opens with notes of very ripe black fruits, almost cooked, followed by toasted smoke, peppery spices and black olive.
The palate is frank, then surprises with its purity, width and caressing touch, offering from the start a balance between acidity, cooked fruits and wood. It stretches out for a long time thanks to the chiseled tannins that make it powerful. On the finish, it appears long and persistent.
Food and wine pairing:
Château Mouton Rothschild 2002 in magnum will be delicious with roast beef in a herb crust or beef Wellington with black garlic, duck tournedos Rossini or game such as roast wild boar leg or venison gigue grand veneur.
For an agreement with cheeses, privilege those with pressed and uncooked paste: cantal, old mimolette, morbier, saint-nectaire and tomme of Savoy. It can also be enjoyed with Brie de Meaux, Gouda or Salers.
It will go well with several desserts such as an Opera cake, a chocolate ganache or a chocolate charlotte.
Ageing potential and tasting:
Château Mouton Rothschild 2002 in magnum is a great wine for ageing, able to wait in the cellar for another ten years or so. Indeed, the large capacity of the bottle gives the wine a much greater ageing potential. Its peak will be reached between 2035 and 2040.
However, it can be enjoyed now if it is properly prepared. To do so, take care to open the bottle the night before in the serving room at room temperature. Otherwise, make sure to open it 6 to 7 hours before the tasting so that the wine can reveal its full potential.
The bottles should be kept in the cellar, protected from light, lying down, at an optimal hygrometric degree of 70%.
