2021 Le Petit Mouton

A well-framed Petit Mouton with a tight core of black fruit and bitter-chocolate and graphite notes. Firm, fine-tannin structure. Mineral and classic with a classy finish. Punchy. 77% cabernet sauvignon, 19.5% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 0.5% petit verdot. (2022)

The second wine of this great estate, the 2021 Le Petit Mouton De Mouton Rothschild checks in as 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19.5% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, brought up in 50% new barrels. It has plenty of class and charm, with pure Cabernet notes of cassis, graphite, tobacco, and damp earth. These carry to a medium-bodied, balanced, elegant, seamless wine with fine tannins, integrated oak, and a great finish. (2022)

A blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19.5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 0.5% Petit Verdot, harvested from 25 September to 6 October, the 2021 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild is aging in 50% new oak. Deep garnet-purple colored, it bursts with notes of red and black currant preserves, black cherries, and raspberry leaves, plus wafts of tobacco leaf, wild sage, and graphite. Light to medium-bodied, the palate offers lots of bright, expressive red and black fruits with a chewy texture and refreshing acidity, finishing with a skip in its step. pH 3.73. IPT 63. (2022)