Baron Philippe De Rothschild Réserve Mouton Cadet Medoc 2009 is made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Artful blending in a subtle balance or rich flavours and well-rounded tannins. Grapes selected parcel by parcel. Careful vinification and artful blending reveal the unique aromatic expression of each wine, true to its terroir of origin.
Tasting notes A deep and dark colour with a violet tint. In nose, mineral notes enfolded in fruity, blackberry and liquorice aromas accompanied by the vanilla touches of oak. On palate, rich, powerful and dense, perfectly rounded tannins. Blackcurrant, jammy fruit and mocha flavours. Long, richly flavoured and opulent finish.
Pairing: Aged Cheese, Game Animals, Grilled Red Meats, Legume, Roasts, Stews.
Since 1933, Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, located at Pauillac in the Médoc, has been motivated by a constant ambition: to make the world's finest wines, each in its own category, whether the châteaux wines for which it is responsible – the renowned Château Mouton Rothschild, a First Growth, and... its distinguished lieutenants, Château Clerc Milon and Château d'Armailhac – or branded wines, like the famous Mouton Cadet.
Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA has also exported its know-how beyond Bordeaux: to the Pays d'Oc, with a range of varietal wines and, more recently, Domaine de Baron'arques; to California, with Opus One; and to Chile, with Almaviva.
One of the key factors behind the company's undisputed success is the art of blending, which it practises with exceptional skill. Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, the majority shareholder of Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, works closely with the executive directors to maintain, modernise and develop the family business.