Château Mouton Rothschild 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Mouton Rothschild 2022

Tasting

Nose
Of beautiful intensity, the nose offers fragrances of fresh black fruits (blackcurrant and blackberry) mixed with notes of cocoa bean and graphite.  

Palate
Ample and complex, the palate seduces with its nuances of spices, cedar and white pepper. The subtly licorice finish offers soft and silky tannins.

The complexity and richness of a Premier Cru Classé from Pauillac

The property

It was in 1853 that Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild acquired Château Brane-Mouton at auction. The property, 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 property. Visionary, he decided to initiate in 1924 the complete bottling at the château while entrusting the illustration of the cru's label to an artist. Every year since 1945, the label of Château Mouton Rothschild is illustrated by 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 around the world. Today, it is the three children of Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, Camille and Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild who preside over the destiny of Château Mouton Rothschild.

The vineyard

The Château Mouton Rothschild is a Pauillac wine from a 82-hectare vineyard located northwest of Bordeaux, in the Médoc. The vines, which are 50 years old on average, 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

It's a tradition that's nearly 78 years old: since 1945, the labels of each vintage of the Bordeaux monument are illustrated with original works. For this vintage, it’s Gérard Garouste, an emblematic figure of French painting, who lends his talent to Mouton Rothschild. Gérard Garouste, in his symbolic and dreamlike way, has designed a true Mouton Rothschild coat of arms, whose pediment is framed by a portrait of the baron and a ram, his well-known emblem. Created in the form of a gouache, this work was naturally titled Homage to Baron Philippe by Gérard Garouste, deeply inspired by the personality of the baron. He adds: "I wanted to pay tribute to this history, to his respect for wine, it is also a tribute to nature as it is given to us".

The vintage

The year 2022 stands out for its hot and dry climate, although punctuated by rainy episodes that recharge the soils. Despite extreme heat waves, the vine adapts thanks to its deep rooting. Flowering begins ten days early, and the ripening of the grapes takes place under perfect conditions. Harvesting begins early in September and the berries harvested are of exceptional concentration and balance.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (92%)
Merlot (8%)