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/>