Château Mouton Rothschild 2010

The richness and complexity of an iconic Pauillac wine

The estate

In 1853, Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild acquired Château Brane-Mouton at auction. The estate, located in the heart of the Médoc, in Pauillac, was then renamed Château Mouton Rothschild. In 1922, Baron Philippe de Rothschild took over the reins of the estate. A visionary, he decided in 1924 to initiate the complete bottling at the château while entrusting the illustration of the wine label to an artist. Each year since 1945, the label of Château Mouton Rothschild is adorned with the original work of a great contemporary artist. Dalí, César, Miró, Chagall, Warhol, Soulages, Bacon, Balthus, Tàpies, Koons, Doig... an exciting collection that grows each year with a new work and constitutes the famous exhibition "Art and Label". Emblem of the Pauillac appellation, this Premier Cru Classé makes the great wines of Bordeaux shine throughout the world. Today, the three children of Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, Camille and Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild preside over the destiny of Château Mouton Rothschild.

The vineyard

Château Mouton Rothschild is a Pauillac wine from an 82-hectare vineyard located northwest of Bordeaux, in the Médoc. The vines, averaging 50 years old, are planted on pebbly gravel soils that capture heat and release it during the night, thus promoting the ripening of the grapes. These draining soils rest on a clay-gravel subsoil, giving the wines of Château Mouton Rothschild a unique power, elegance, and tannic structure.

The label

For the 2010 vintage, Mouton Rothschild entrusted the illustration to Jeff Koons, an American sculptor born in 1955 in York, Pennsylvania, and a major figure in contemporary art. With his bold style, Koons revisits Antiquity by drawing inspiration from The Birth of Venus, an iconic fresco from Pompeii. His silver drawing reinterprets this mythical figure into a Venus in the Vessel, evoking both the cup that collects and the ship that transports, in a subtle play of reflections and light. A work that is both classic and modern, celebrating the timeless magic of great wines and their journey through time.

The vintage

A harsh winter precedes a dry and relatively cool spring punctuated by rainy episodes in mid-June. While the month of July is mild and sunny, August is very dry, cloudy, and cooler. From August 21, high temperatures set in, alternating with cool nights, which are favorable for a resurgence of ripeness. From September 6 to 8, salvaging rains for the vineyard are recorded. The harvested grapes reveal a beautiful concentration and good acidity.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (94%)
Merlot (6%)

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Mouton Rothschild 2010

Tasting

Color
Intense, the color is a beautiful dark red, adorned with subtle bluish nuances.

Nose
Complex, the nose combines finely toasted vanilla fragrances with fruity notes (blackcurrant, black cherry).

Palate
Round and ample, the palate seduces with its powerful tannins and its creamy touch. Persistent, the finish combines with great elegance freshness and minerality.