Name: 2018 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Brand: Chateau Mouton Rothschild
SKU: 101908c1a0a131c54332dc55dce40e12
Price: 3239.99 USD
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Rating: 97 (16 reviews)

2018 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Pauillac, France
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  - $ 948 / 750ml
- Red - Savory and Classic
- 4.5 from 32 User Ratings
- 97 / 100 from 16 Critic Reviews
- Critic tasting note: "Dense structure, powerful tannins and intense black fruits are contained within this wine that shows richness and sustained concentration as well as amazing freshness. The 86% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend is the secret of this great wine that is sure to age magnificently. Don't think about drinking before 2029. Roger Voss" - 99/100, Wine Enthusiast
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild - Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classe) 2018 (750ml)

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Winery

Château Mouton Rothschild is located in the commune of Pauillac, in the Medoc, 30 miles (50km) northwest of the city of Bordeaux. The grand vin is among the most highly rated and priced wines in the world, and is generally reg...

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About the Product

Region or Appellation: Pauillac

Medoc / Bordeaux / France
Classification: 1er Grand Cru Classé
Drinking Window: 2025 - 2067

Analytical Data

Alcohol ABV: 13.8 - 14.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot & 2% Cabernet Franc

Production Attributes

Maturation: Oaked
Oak Type: French
Winemaker: Philippe Dhalluin
Ownership: Philippe and Julien, Camille Sereys de Rothschild
Harvest date: 10 September - 3 October
Closure Type: Cork
Vineyard Notes: The Château Mouton Rothschild vineyard, mostly situated on a hillock called the “Plateau de Mouton” which rises to 27m above sea-level, is planted on very deep gravelly soil with the varieties typical of the region: Cabernet Sauvignon (81%), Merlot (15%), Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petit Verdot (1%). These proportions are not reflected identically in the wine, because the blend varies according to the character of each vintage. However, Cabernet Sauvignon always predominates: it is Cabernet Sauvignon that gives Mouton its rich tannins, its wealth of aroma and flavour and its ageing capacity, while Merlot, an inseparable companion, brings suppleness, roundness and exceptional length. As with other top Médoc wines, the vineyard is densely planted – 10,000 vines per hectare – and the average age of the vines is around 44 years.

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Ageing: 18 months in barrels 100% new.
Producer Tasting Notes: The wine has an intense, deep black colour.. The nose reveals intense ripe fruit aromas and nutmeg notes set off by touches of mint. The ample, full and refined attack opens on blackberry and cherry flavours lifted by a hint of spice. Generous , creamy and well-rounded tannins underpin candied flavours, giving an overall impression of succulence. Great balance between the fruit and the tannins paves the way for a highly refined and exceptionally long finish.

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Awards

(1)

3 Stars

2018 Vintage

Awarded: 2022

Le Guide Hachette des Vins

About the Wine

Region

Pauillac

Pauillac is a well-regarded a commune and appellation on Bordeaux's Médoc peninsula. It is home to some of the world's most famous and expensive red wines, wines made predominantly from...

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Style

Red - Savory and Classic

From Barolo to Bordeaux, these wines are steeped in tradition. The style covers a broad spectrum of flavor profiles, but tend to be elegant and structured and can be cellared for a long...

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Grape Variety / Blend

Bordeaux Blend Red

Far from being an officially defined or legal term, it is almost never used for wine-labeling purposes (although it occasionally appears on back labels). Its equivalent in the United States...

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Food Pairing

Beef and Venison

The general rule with all red meat is the leaner the meat, the lighter the wine – this also applies to different cuts of beef or steak, although side dishes and sauces also have to be...

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Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine

Basque bone-in-sirloin Main Course: Western

Châteaubriand Main Course: With Béarnaise sauce; French

Dexter bone-in-sirloin Main Course: Dark, lean well-marbled beef from a short-legged breed originating in southwest Ireland; Western

Linconshire Poacher Cheese Course: British

Critics Scores & Reviews

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2018 vintage

97 / 100

16 scores

95 - 100

90 - 94

85 - 89

80 - 84

75 - 79

0 - 74

When to drink: 2025 to 2067

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2018 Vintage

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99 / 100 Wine Enthusiast

2018 Vintage Tasted: May 2021

Dense structure, powerful tannins and intense black fruits are contained within this wine that shows richness and sustained concentration as well as amazing freshness. The 86% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend is the secret of this great wine that is sure to age magnificently. Don't think about drinking before 2029. Roger Voss

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100 / 100 Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

2018 Vintage Tasted: Mar 2021

Dark red ink in color, the wine exudes Asian spice, espresso, smoke, cigar box, walnuts, cocoa, blackberry and red currant aromas. If you can pull yourself away from seeking additional nuances in the perfume, the wine hits your palate with waves of sensuous, decadent, velvety, dark red fruits and spice that clock in at over 60 seconds. Think of 2018 as a better version of 2009, with more concentration, silkier tannins, additional levels of purity and opulence. Even with all this voluptuousness, the wine is energetic and intense. The blend comes from 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, 13.8% alcohol.

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99 / 100 Falstaff

2018 Vintage Tasted: Feb 2021

Dark ruby garnet, deep core, purple reflections and subtle brightening on the rim. Fine noble wood savouriness, delicate cedar, fresh with fine notes of red berry, cassis and tobacco, still a little reserved. Juicy, black cherry, fruit sweetness, ripe, silky tannins, lively structure, mineral and beautifully balanced. Already well developed with a fine and long savoury finish. Light-footed, elegant with lots of complexity and seriously age-worthy. (2025-2070).

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18 / 20 Vinum Wine Magazine

2018 Vintage Tasted: Jun 2019

When to drink: 2025 to 2040

Saftig, knackig, herrliches Tannin, vollmundig, dicht und lang, opulent und doch nicht schwerfällig: hervorragend.

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98 / 100 Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch

2018 Vintage Tasted: Apr 2019

Leuchtendes Rubin. Intensive, noch deutlich vom Ausbau gepräfte Nase, viel dunkle Johannisbeerfrucht, Mokka, dezent Kräuter, ein Hauch Haselnuss, hochkomplex. Der Gaumen ist dicht, konzentriert, sehr feinmaschiges Tannin, eine gut integrierte Säure stützt die knackige Frucht, cremige Textur, beindruckende Länge im Abgang, endet auf einen Mix aus roten und dunklen Beeren sowie einen Hauch Zartbitterschokolade. Sehr nobel, finessenreich, elegant. (Verkostet auf Château Mouton Rothschild, am 4.4.2019)

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98 / 100 The Wine Independent

2018 Vintage Tasted: Feb 2023

When to drink: 2027 to 2062

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19.5 / 20 La Revue du Vin de France

2018 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2022

About La Revue du Vin de France

99 / 100 Alexandre MA

2018 Vintage Tasted: Jul 2021

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99 / 100 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate

2018 Vintage Tasted: Apr 2021

When to drink: 2027 to 2067

About Robert Parker The Wine Advocate

98 / 100 Wine Spectator

2018 Vintage Tasted: Mar 2021

About Wine Spectator

98 / 100 Jean-Marc Quarin

2018 Vintage Tasted: Feb 2021

When to drink: 2030 to 2060

About Jean-Marc Quarin

97 / 100 Jeannie Cho Lee

2018 Vintage Tasted: Mar 2019

When to drink: 2030 to 2030

About Jeannie Cho Lee

97 / 100 CellarTracker

2018 Vintage

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4.5

32 ratings

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2018 Vintage Saved: 15-Mar-2018

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Vintage Critics Score Avg. Price (ex-tax)

All 97 / 100 $ 860 2023 97 / 100 – 2022 98 / 100 $ 701 2021 95 / 100 $ 557 2020 97 / 100 $ 800 2019 98 / 100 $ 832 2018 97 / 100 $ 948 2017 95 / 100 $ 649 2016 98 / 100 $ 998

2015 96 / 100 $ 837 2014 95 / 100 $ 661 2013 93 / 100 $ 533 2012 95 / 100 $ 607 2011 94 / 100 $ 606 2010 97 / 100 $ 1,185 2009 97 / 100 $ 1,050 2008 95 / 100 $ 707 2007 93 / 100 $ 622 2006 94 / 100 $ 783 2005 96 / 100 $ 917 2004 93 / 100 $ 558 2003 93 / 100 $ 623 2002 93 / 100 $ 596 2001 92 / 100 $ 696 2000 94 / 100 $ 2,821 1999 91 / 100 $ 643 1998 93 / 100 $ 628 1997 90 / 100 $ 611 1996 94 / 100 $ 798 1995 93 / 100 $ 663 1994 89 / 100 $ 599 1993 89 / 100 $ 641 1992 86 / 100 $ 636 1991 88 / 100 $ 633 1990 90 / 100 $ 692 1989 93 / 100 $ 689 1988 91 / 100 $ 563 1987 89 / 100 $ 633 1986 96 / 100 $ 1,129 1985 93 / 100 $ 693 1984 87 / 100 $ 644 1983 92 / 100 $ 622 1982 97 / 100 $ 1,602 1981 89 / 100 $ 698 1980 87 / 100 $ 742 1979 84 / 100 $ 671 1978 87 / 100 $ 658 1977 85 / 100 $ 752 1976 86 / 100 $ 616 1975 89 / 100 $ 604 1974 86 / 100 $ 776 1973 83 / 100 $ 1,106 1972 77 / 100 $ 2,314 1971 88 / 100 $ 790 1970 90 / 100 $ 751 1969 81 / 100 $ 799 1968 81 / 100 – 1967 88 / 100 $ 733 1966 89 / 100 $ 644 1965 76 / 100 $ 2,470 1964 88 / 100 $ 1,489 1963 68 / 100 – 1962 91 / 100 $ 920 1961 97 / 100 $ 3,425 1960 87 / 100 – 1959 97 / 100 $ 3,515 1958 86 / 100 $ 1,466 1957 79 / 100 $ 3,125 1956 77 / 100 – 1955 96 / 100 $ 2,150 1954 82 / 100 – 1953 93 / 100 $ 3,050 1952 88 / 100 $ 2,235 1951 84 / 100 – 1950 86 / 100 – 1949 94 / 100 $ 4,569 1948 91 / 100 $ 11,217 1947 92 / 100 – 1946 84 / 100 – 1945 97 / 100 $ 21,594 1944 – $ 6,750 1943 88 / 100 – 1942 – – 1941 – – 1940 – – 1939 – – 1938 – – 1937 93 / 100 $ 1,500 1936 – – 1934 94 / 100 – 1933 – – 1931 – – 1929 96 / 100 – 1928 94 / 100 $ 3,600 1926 – – 1925 87 / 100 – 1924 – – 1923 – – 1922 – – 1921 72 / 100 – 1920 – – 1919 – – 1918 91 / 100 – 1917 – – 1916 78 / 100 – 1913 – – 1911 – – 1910 – – 1906 – – 1905 – – 1901 – – 1899 – – 1896 – – 1895 – $ 7,500 1894 – – 1893 – – 1890 – – 1881 – – 1875 – – 1874 – – 1870 – – 1869 – – 1853 – –

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2018 Vintage: Pauillac Learn more

Vintage quality: Excellent (Legendary)

Current condition: Keep

For Pauillac, the 2018 vintage was extremely good and some stunning wines were made.

The growing season began, like much of Bordeaux that year, with a reasonably mild winter which was then followed by a shockingly wet spring. The season saw rains and deluges on a ...

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