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Le Petit Mouton Rothschild (2nd Vin) 2009 75cl

2eme Vin | Pauillac | Bordeaux | France
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18 Rene Gabriel
63 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 22 % Merlot, 15 % Cabernet Franc. Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Zeigt eine minzige Note die sonst eigentlich nur dem Mouton vorbehalten ist, reife Brombeeren und Brombeergelée stützen das ziemlich füllige Bouquet, im Hintergrund Korinthennoten und dunkles Malz. Im Gaumen füllig, mineralisch, schwarze, gekochte Pflaumen, Schwarzschokonoten und an einen ziemlich grossen Napa-Cabernet erinnernd. Weist sogar Aromenreflektionen auf die mit dem Zimt-After-Eigt-Schokohauch auch im Opus One zu finden sind.
92 Wine Spectator
The second wine, the 2009 Le Petit Mouton, is the finest second wine they have ever made. Aromas of black currants, flowers, mocha, and earth jump from the glass of this fleshy, heady, full-bodied wine. The final blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, and the alcohol level is slightly higher than the Mouton?s. It should drink well for 15+ years. (Tasted once.)
90 Robert Parker
The 2009 vintage is administrator Philippe Dalhuin-s finest effort to date. I don-t think I have ever enjoyed a Le Petit Mouton (which represents 27% of their total production) more than his 2009, which is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. Dense ruby/purple, with plenty of ripeness, it displays the famous Mouton creme de cassis intermixed with spring flowers, licorice and some background forest floor notes. This beauty can be drunk now or cellared for 15 or more years. <br/><br/>
Producer
Château Mouton Rothschild
Unique among the Bordeaux First Growths, Château Mouton Rothschild has been the only estate to join its high ranking after the famed 1855 Classification. In 1973, Baron Philippe de Rothschild successfully lobbied for the château, resulting in their Premiers Crus status that we know today. While their wines continuously reign top of the Classified Growths, their opulence and approachability paired with dark cassis notes, and powerful tannins has stayed true to their premium blending style. Baron Philippe said it perfectly, upon their elevated rank, “Premier je suis. Second je fus. Mouton ne change”, meaning “First I am. Second I was. Mouton does not change.” For many years, the estate was run by his daughter and art enthusiast, Baroness Philippine until her passing in 2014. Thanks to her, iconic artists like Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Keith Haring and Georges Braque have designed several labels for various vintages. In addition to their famous flagship, Mouton Rothschild, and their second label, Le Petit Mouton, a smaller production of a premium white, Aile d’Argent is also tempting.