Château Mouton Rothschild 'Le Petit Mouton', Pauillac, 2018, 75cl

Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild 2018 is an exclusive red wine from Pauillac, Bordeaux, combining the house's iconic style with charm, depth, and impressive polish. As the second wine of Château Mouton Rothschild, it clearly bears the château's signature with dark fruit, refined oak influence, and a luxurious texture. The 2018 vintage is particularly generous, harmonious, and age-worthy, making it an obvious choice for wine lovers seeking great Pauillac with both accessibility and seriousness.

The aroma is intense and nuanced with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherries, and ripe red berries, accompanied by tobacco, cedar, fine spices, light smoke, dark chocolate, and a discreet hint of vanilla from the oak. The aroma profile is both rich and elegant with a beautiful balance between ripe fruit, classic Pauillac character, and sophisticated depth.

The taste is silky smooth, full-bodied, and concentrated with creamy, ripe tannins and a fresh acidity that gives the wine energy and precision. The dark fruit unfolds in layers with spice, light mineral depth, and discreet toasted nuances, while the texture remains round, polished, and harmonious. The finish is long, soft, and persistent with beautiful fruit richness, elegance, and a distinctive Pauillac character.

The wine is crafted from a classic Bordeaux blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, providing both structure, body, and aromatic complexity. Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild 2018 pairs excellently with beef, lamb, duck, game, as well as braised, grilled, and oven-roasted dishes, where the wine's depth and silky-smooth structure are allowed to fully unfold. An obvious wine for exclusive dinners and special occasions when you desire an elegant and characterful Bordeaux with a clear Mouton identity.