2011 Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1. Cru

France / Bordeaux / Medoc / Haut-Medoc / Pauillac 1. Cru Rouge
 
2011 Château Mouton Rothschild 1st Grand Cru Classé is thus a classic Bordeaux vintage, to be ranked among the finer, or perhaps even the finest.
The colour is intense, a dark red with brilliant highlights. The supremely elegant nose displays red fruit aromas with touches of spice. On the palate, a smooth, creamy attack yields powerful, velvet tannins. The roundness is remarkable, giving the wine very attractive length. The finish reveals vanilla and chocolate aromas, withpleasant floral notes. A very fine, classic Mouton and a great success in a tricky vintage.
 
The label of the 2011 vintage is illustrated by an original artwork by the artist Rougemont.
 
Blend:
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc.

Ratings vintage 2011:
Tim Atkin: 97/100.
Wine Spectator: 95/100.
Wine Enthusiast: 95/100.
Jean-Marc Quarin: 95/100.
Gilbert & Gaillard: 94/100.
Vinum Wine Magazine: 18/20.
Bettane & Desseauve: 18/20.