{"product_id":"chateau-mouton-rothschild-2021-pauillac-750ml","title":"Château Mouton Rothschild 2021 Pauillac 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSince 1945, Château Mouton Rothschild has commissioned an original work of art from a leading artist for each vintage’s label, a tradition that has made the bottles collectors’ items as well as great wines. For 2021, the château chose Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, an artist of international renown. Inspired by her visit to the estate, and “deeply moved by the intimate relationship between man and nature,” she created \u003cem\u003eUniverse of Mouton\u003c\/em\u003e, in which a fragile human silhouette faces a radiant, generous nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wine itself is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc, 13.1% ABV, in a year that was more classic and cooler than recent vintages, with a late harvest from September 25 to October 6. Critics rated it among the stars of 2021. James Suckling scored it 98 Points: “This shows blackcurrants, blackberries, violets, lavender, pencil shavings and hints of metal shavings. Medium- to full-bodied with a firm and juicy character of extremely polished and integrated tannins that caress your palate. Compact and poised with tension and focus.” Wine Enthusiast scored it 97, calling it “big, rich and sumptuously smoky, with density and power,” with “all the classic attributes of a Mouton, just slightly lighter.” Vinous’s Antonio Galloni scored it 96 and, tasting it in 2024, wrote: “The 2021 Mouton Rothschild is gorgeous, just as it was en primeur. A wine of stature and vertical build, the 2021 is wonderfully poised from the outset. Beams of tannin add to an impression of explosive lift. Touches of mocha, spice, new leather, cedar and blood orange begin to emerge with a bit of time in the glass... I would not be in a rush.” Decanter, The Wine Independent, and Jean-Marc Quarin each scored it 96, Jeff Leve 96, Chris Kissack 95, and the Wine Advocate 94. Jancis Robinson gave 17.5+\/20. The Wine Independent described “ripe black plums, blackcurrant pastilles, licorice, and cedar chest, followed by hints of dark chocolate and iron ore, with a fragrant touch of violets,” and Jeff Leve recommends drinking it from 2030 to 2060.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe château’s own notes describe “deep and dark, with a lustrous purple hue,” blackberry and blackcurrant aromas “combined with floral notes of iris and touches of spice and cedarwood,” a “luscious, succulent attack,” “bigarreau cherry flavours enfolded in a structure of sapid, patrician tannins,” and “an exquisite minerality,” with a long finish. It’s a First Growth at the top of its vintage and a collectible label, to cellar for a decade or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Mouton Rothschild 2021 is produced at Château Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, a First Growth (Premier Grand Cru Classé). The 2021 is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc, aged in new French oak, harvested September 25 to October 6, 2021. The label artwork, \u003cem\u003eUniverse of Mouton\u003c\/em\u003e, is by Chiharu Shiota. 13.1% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 98 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This shows blackcurrants, blackberries, violets, lavender, pencil shavings and hints of metal shavings. Medium- to full-bodied with a firm and juicy character of extremely polished and integrated tannins that caress your palate. Compact and poised with tension and focus.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 97 Points (barrel sample range 95–97):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Big, rich and sumptuously smoky, this has density and power. Its blackberry tones are structured, with a core of tannins. This very fine wine has all the classic attributes of a Mouton, just slightly lighter.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous — 96 Points (February 2024):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2021 Mouton Rothschild is gorgeous, just as it was en primeur. A wine of stature and vertical build, the 2021 is wonderfully poised from the outset. Beams of tannin add to an impression of explosive lift. Touches of mocha, spice, new leather, cedar and blood orange begin to emerge with a bit of time in the glass. The Grand Vin is pretty imposing at this stage. I would not be in a rush.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Independent — 96 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2021 Mouton Rothschild has a deep garnet-purple color. It is very closed to start, slowly unfurling to reveal notes of ripe black plums, blackcurrant pastilles, licorice, and cedar chest, followed by hints of dark chocolate and iron ore, with a fragrant touch of violets. The medium-bodied palate is tight-knit, with great tension and ripe, fine-grained tannins framing the electrically charged black fruit and mineral flavors, finishing long and perfumed.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider — 96 Points (June 2024):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Cuban cigars, black currants, spice, smoke, thyme, cedar chest, flowers, and blackberries, with barely a hint of espresso show in the nose.” Drink from 2030–2060.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 94 Points · Jancis Robinson — 17.5+\/20 · Jean-Marc Quarin — 96 · Chris Kissack — 95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Mouton Rothschild (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The wine is deep and dark, with a lustrous purple hue. The intense and elegant nose displays seductively scented blackberry and blackcurrant aromas, combined with floral notes of iris and touches of spice and cedarwood. A luscious, succulent attack leads into a beautifully balanced, fresh and harmonious palate on which bigarreau cherry flavours are enfolded in a structure of sapid, patrician tannins. Sustained by an exquisite minerality, the long, lingering finish releases a succession of spicy fresh fruit notes.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep garnet-purple. Blackberry and blackcurrant lead, with iris, violets, lavender, pencil shavings, cedarwood, and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium- to full-bodied and compact, with bigarreau cherry and black fruit, a firm, juicy core, polished, caressing tannin, and an exquisite minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and lingering, with spicy fresh fruit, cocoa, and iron-ore notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89% Cabernet Sauvignon · 10% Merlot · 1% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Mouton Rothschild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeptember 25 – October 6, 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e“Universe of Mouton” by Chiharu Shiota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJames Suckling 98 · Wine Enthusiast 97 · Vinous 96 · Decanter 96 · The Wine Independent 96 · Wine Advocate 94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2030–2060 (Jeff Leve)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA polished, tense, classic Mouton with a collectible artist label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackcurrant, blackberry, violets, iris, pencil shavings, cedar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb and beef tenderloin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck and game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCellar for 8 to 10 years or more; if opened earlier, decant for two hours or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45808650485826,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Mouton_Rothschild_2021_Pauillac_750ml.jpg?v=1792851835","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/chateau-mouton-rothschild-2021-pauillac-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}