Château Mouton Rothschild - Pauillac 2018

Château Mouton Rothschild, a luminary in the heart of Pauillac, has ascended to the pantheon of the world's most legendary wine estates. As one of the prestigious First Growths of Bordeaux, Mouton Rothschild's relentless pursuit of quality and trailblazing spirit is not only showcased in the caliber of every vintage but also etched onto every bottle, becoming an integral part of the château's identity.

The château's visionary approach, masterminded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, transformed the industry with the introduction of estate bottling and the iconic artist label series. Each year, a celebrated artist creates an original design for the label, transforming every bottle into a treasured work of art. With its exceptional terroir of gravel-rich soils, Mouton Rothschild crafts wines of unrivaled depth and complexity, from the mythical 1945 vintage to contemporary masterpieces. As prized reflections of artistry inside and out, these extraordinary wines are some of the most highly sought-after collectibles in the world of fine wine.

"Exquisite purity of blackcurrants, raspberries and some citrus. The aromas flow from the glass. Full-bodied with seamless tannins that coat the palate and then fall into the center, to deliver a thoroughly refined and harmonious young red. Endless finish. 86% cabernet sauvignon. This is the new 1959, one of the legendary vintages of Mouton. Try after 2026." - 100 Points, James Suckling

"This has so much tannic power, with density, layers and structure along with layers of blackberry, liquorice, baked earth, cigar box and the signature exotic spices of Mouton. A big, textured and complex wine that is taking it all in its stride. 100% new oak. There is the tiniest touch of Petit Verdot in the blend, but under 1%, so it’s not in the official figures. 62% of production went into the grand vin. Drinking Window 2028 - 2050" - 100 Points, Decanter

"A barrel sample, it was fascinating to take another look at the 2018 Mouton Rothschild, after having spent six more months in cask since I last tasted it. Deep garnet-purple, it maintains a jaw-droppingly profound nose of crème de cassis, mocha, plum preserves, licorice and Black Forest cake with touches of iron ore, Sichuan pepper, allspice and tilled soil. Full-bodied, super concentrated and possessing layer upon layer of black fruits, exotic spices and fragrant earth-inspired flavors, it has a rock-solid, firm, grainy texture with fantastic freshness and incredible length." - 99 Points, Robert Parker

"This large-scaled wine is brimming with cassis and distilled plum fruit that’s remarkably pure, focused and driven in feel, supported by a seamless, iron-clad and remarkably polished structure, doing its job without detracting from the fruit. Add in sparkles of savory, racy floral and sanguine accents, as well as some pretty ridiculous length, and you have another battleship of a wine in the making. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2030 through 2050." - 98 Points, Wine Spectator

"Coming from a selection of 76% of the total production, the 2018 Château Mouton Rothschild checks in as 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc that was brought up all in new French oak. This dense purple-hued effort has a backward, primordial bouquet of pure crème de cassis, scorched earth, burning embers, and graphite. There are hints of classic Pauillac tobacco and lead pencil, but it's locked and loaded at this point. Full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, and flawlessly balanced on the palate, it has lots of tannin's, a good spine of acidity, and a great finish. It doesn't have the sexy opulence of the 2015 and 2016 yet has more minerality, and I suspect it's every bit as concentrated. A solid decade of bottle age is going to be warranted, and this powerful, concentrated Mouton is going to evolve for longer than most of us reading this will be alive." - 97 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

Producer: Château Mouton Rothschild

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Appellation: Pauillac

Vintage: 2018

Size: 750ml