Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 2025 - 1er Grand Cru Classé (Primeurs)

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Philippine de Rothschild left her children an estate in excellent condition, managed by an impeccable technical team. Originally named Brane-Mouton, the estate became Mouton-Rothschild in 1853, when Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild acquired it. His great-grandson Philippe took over in 1922 and began bottling and marketing the wine. Mouton’s exceptional terroir and its very old vines—brought to their fullest potential in recent vintages thanks to favorable weather conditions and a magnificent winery established in 2013—produce what is perhaps the most technically perfect wine in the Médoc. This will not prevent it from retaining its depth in great vintages before reaching a peak that is predicted to be glorious. The second wine, Petit-Mouton, resembles the grand vin like a younger brother, and the white wine, Aile-d’Argent, is gradually becoming one of the most well-rounded in the Médoc.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

Acquired in 1853 by the Rothschild family, Château Mouton Rothschild is closely associated with Baron Philippe. Upon taking the helm of the estate in 1922, he restored its prestige by modernizing it—notably through the construction of the famous “grand chai”—an effort that culminated in 1973 with the revision of the 1855 classification and Mouton’s elevation to the rank of Premier Cru Classé. Baron Philippe also turned the estate into the foundation of a small empire comprising other vineyards and a wine merchant firm. He also played an important role in the history of wine by being one of the first to bottle wine at the château, as early as 1926, and by commissioning artists to design his labels. Starting in 1988, his daughter Philippine, who passed away in 2014, continued his legacy. Her children—Camille and Philippe Sereys de Rothschild and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild—succeeded her. Philippe Dhalluin has served as director since 2003. He oversees an 84-hectare vineyard located primarily on a ridge of very deep gravel known as the “Plateau de Mouton,” as well as a brand-new fermentation facility completed in 2013.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Merlot, the 2025 Mouton Rothschild is a dense and powerful wine that unfolds in the glass with aromas of blackcurrant liqueur, blueberries, roasted coffee, cigar wrapper, and violets. Full-bodied, deep, and dense, it is rich, complex, and concentrated, with a prodigious presence on the mid-palate and a long, structured finish marked by youthful vigor. The small Cabernet Sauvignon berries—weighing less than one gram even on old vines—account for this Mouton’s remarkable aromatic intensity. The grand vin accounts for 52% of production and has an alcohol content of 13.1%.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the estate:

Philippe Sereys de Rothschild has presided over this iconic family-owned estate in Pauillac since 2014. The wine, as flamboyant as ever and naturally exuding generous smoky notes, is more in its element than ever. Although Mouton experienced a slump in the mid-1990s, it made a brilliant comeback in the early 2000s. Since then, a series of magnificent vintages has continued to write the legend of the only 1855 classified growth to have been promoted: it logically rose from second to first growth in 1973. Philippe Dhalluin, the architect of the estate’s revival, has handed the reins to a strong duo consisting of Ariane Khaida (general manager) and Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy (technical director). Mouton, which has had a new winery since 2013, continues to excel at the very top. Of particular note is the progress made by the white wine, which is clearer and more precise than ever.

James Suckling

About the wine:

A glamorous wine for this vintage, with captivating aromas of flowers, crisp fruit, and citrus blossoms. Notes of blackcurrant are enhanced by mineral and stony nuances. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, with ultra-fine tannins and a seemingly endless finish. The tannins take you on an exceptional journey. This is the highest percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon ever used in the blend in recent memory. Balanced and structured. 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Merlot.

Yves Beck

About the wine:

With 98.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, the proportion of this grape variety breaks all records. This is unprecedented at Mouton. “A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is brilliant,” explains Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy, “but the 1.8% Merlot has allowed us to better channel its ambitions and provide complementary structure that contributes to its complexity, both in terms of freshness and power.” Upon aeration, the aging in 100% new oak becomes apparent, but not in an overpowering way. It merely underscores the wine’s primary strength: enhancing the overall bouquet and serving as a foundation. The profile is precise, accurate, subtle, and true to Mouton, though perhaps with a slightly more contemporary touch—more mellow and better integrated. Slightly smooth on the attack, the wine reveals itself gradually. It does not seek to highlight the power it possesses, but rather to carry it with it from the attack to the finish, thanks to a subtle acidity that operates in the background. The tannins, of remarkable finesse, underscore their smooth and subtle character, with a leitmotif of quiet yet invigorating strength. A Mouton ready to dance, much like the 1999 label, which embodies bursts of enthusiasm, yet with greater vigor and density. It is more Mouton than ever, and yet it is liberated, conquering, enterprising, and ready to traverse the decades ahead to convey messages dedicated to its grandeur and authenticity. It is a thing of beauty and will continue to gain in definition and power, yet it already establishes its greatness today, without a moment’s hesitation. It serves as a fitting reminder that power does not preclude finesse and subtlety. 2030–2070

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