Château Mouton Rothschild 2010

The richness and complexity of an iconic Pauillac wine

The estate

In 1853, Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild acquired Château Brane-Mouton at an auction. Located in the heart of the Médoc, in Pauillac, he renamed the estate Château Mouton Rothschild. In 1924, Baron Philippe de Rothschild took over the running of the estate. A true pioneer, he decided to start bottling directly on the estate and designed the label of the wine. 1973 marked the year when Château Mouton Rothschild became a Premier Cru Classé. Iconic in the Pauillac appellation, Château Mouton Rothschild has made fine Bordeaux wines shine throughout the world.

The vineyard

Situated to the north-west of Bordeaux, in the Médoc, Château Mouton Rothschild’s vineyard spreads across 90 hectares. The vines are planted on gravelly soils that retain the heat and release it during the night, thus favouring the ripening of the grapes. These poor, draining soils rest on a clay-gravel subsoil, giving this fine Pauillac wine a unique powerful, elegant and tannic structure.

The label

For the 2010 vintage, Mouton Rothschild entrusted the illustration to Jeff Koons, an American sculptor born in 1955 in York, Pennsylvania, and a major figure in contemporary art. With his bold style, Koons revisits Antiquity by drawing inspiration from The Birth of Venus, an iconic fresco from Pompeii. His silver drawing reinterprets this mythical figure into a Venus in the Vessel, evoking both the cup that collects and the ship that transports, in a subtle play of reflections and light. A work that is both classic and modern, celebrating the timeless magic of great wines and their journey through time.

The vintage

A harsh winter preceded a dry and relatively cool spring punctuated by rainy spells in mid-June. While July was mild and sunny, August was very dry, cloudy and cool. From August 21st onwards, the strong heat, alternated with cool nights, revived the grapes ripening process. From the 6th to the 8th of September, the rainfall was beneficial to the vineyard. The harvested grapes showed good concentration and acidity.

The blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (94%)

Merlot (6%)

Château Mouton Rothschild 2010: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

Intense, the colour is a beautiful dark red, with subtle bluish hues.

Nose

Complex, the nose blends lightly toasted vanilla fragrances with fruity notes (blackcurrant, black cherry).

Palate

Round and full, this wine seduces the palate with its powerful tannins and its smooth feel. Persistent, the finish combines freshness and minerality with the utmost elegance.