2020 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild
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Opulent and intense, the 2020 vintage offers ripe blackberry, espresso, spicebox, and pencil lead, all wrapped in velvety tannins. The wine’s power is balanced by refined freshness, echoing the grand vin in both texture and aromatic complexity. A bold, expressive Le Petit Mouton with real gravitas.
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Cellared at 55°F & 70% Humidity
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Château Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild is the second wine of the legendary First Growth estate Château Mouton Rothschild, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. Introduced in 1993, Le Petit Mouton is produced from younger vines and plots that do not meet the exacting standards for the grand vin. Despite its status as a second wine, Le Petit Mouton has gained significant recognition for its quality and style, often rivaling many châteaux's primary offerings. The wine typically follows a similar blend to its elder sibling, predominantly featuring Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot and sometimes small amounts of Cabernet Franc.
Pauillac is a prestigious appellation located in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France. Known for producing some of the world's most renowned and expensive red wines, Pauillac is home to three of the five Bordeaux First Growths: Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, and Château Mouton Rothschild. The region's terroir is characterized by well-drained gravel soils, ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, which dominates the wine blends. Pauillac wines are typically full-bodied, tannic, and complex, with flavors of black currant, cedar, and tobacco. They are known for their exceptional aging potential. Pauillac's reputation for producing powerful, elegant, and long-lived wines has solidified its status as a benchmark for Bordeaux reds.
Le Petit Mouton benefits from the same exceptional terroir as its grand vin counterpart. The vineyards are situated on deep gravel beds characteristic of Pauillac's best sites, providing excellent drainage and heat retention. This gravelly soil forces the vines to grow deep root systems, contributing to the wine's complexity. The estate's location near the Gironde estuary creates a microclimate that moderates temperature extremes and reduces the risk of frost. While Le Petit Mouton may not always come from the absolute best plots of Mouton Rothschild, it still enjoys the advantages of this prime terroir, resulting in a wine that showcases the power and elegance typical of high-quality Pauillac wines, with the potential for earlier approachability compared to the grand vin.
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