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2021 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
Not ready
James Lawther MW
16.5/20
William Kelley
89-91/100
Neal Martin MW
90-92/100
James Suckling
93-94/100
Jane Anson MW
92/100
Product: 20218123549
2021 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Bordeaux

Description

Cabernet Sauvignon 77%, Merlot 19.5%, Cabernet Franc 3%, and Petit Verdot 0.5%

This is Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy’s first solo vintage here after Philippe Dhalluin’s retirement. The proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon is up again; there’s more of an architectural feel than usual. The grand vin had a much stricter selection, so some of its historic parcels are now in this blend. This feels very Cabernet-driven, with notes of lead pencil contributing to a sturdy, spicy bouquet. The tannins are certainly ripe, adding a sense of restraint. This will become quite an interesting wine, presenting a different facet than usual, although it’s not one to be kept very long-term.

Drink 2025 - 2035

Our score: 17/20

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Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2021
Maturity Not ready
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Mouton Rothschild

Critics reviews

James Lawther MW 16.5/20
Dark-fruit and chocolate notes. Medium-bodied with supple fruit and plush tannins on entry. Reasonably generous palate, the acidity cutting through on the finish giving bite and freshness. Low key but looking to give pleasure.Drink 2027 - 2038james_lawther MW, JancisRobinson.com (May 2022)
Drink 2027 - 2038
James Lawther MW, JancisRobinson.com (May 2022)
William Kelley 89-91/100
Since Mouton-Rothschild itself this year derives exclusively from the two plateaus that always make up the core of the blend, the 2021 Le Petit Mouton benefits from the inclusion of parcels that often make it into the grand vin. Exhibiting aromas of crème de cassis, mint, cigar wrapper, violets and espresso roast, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and fleshy, with a rich core of fruit, powdery tannins, succulent acids and a persistent finish. Characterful and beautifully made, I wonder if I'm being a little severe with my score?William Kelley, Wine Advocate (April 2022)
Drink 2027 - 2038
William Kelley, RobertParker.com (Apr 2022)
Neal Martin MW 90-92/100
Representing 40% of the total volume, a little more than usual, the 2021 Le Petit-Mouton, is aged in 50% new oak. A very Cabernet nose with conspicuous graphite scents infusing the black fruit, a little Earl Grey in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy opening, not amazingly complex but well balanced with fine tannins and just a pinch of black pepper on the finish. Classic in style, it should give 15-20 years of drinking pleasure.Drink 2025 - 2040Neil Martin, Vinous.com.com (May 2022)
Drink 2027 - 2038
Neal Martin MW, Vinous.com (May 2022)
James Suckling 93-94/100
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.james_suckling, jamessuckling_com (May 2022)
Drink 2027 - 2038
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (May 2022)
Jane Anson MW 92/100
Beautifully rich and ripe, with sweet black cherry and raspberry fruits, and soft tannins that are earthy and supple. This is an excellent Petit Mouton that delivers consistency in an inconsistent year, managing to exert a gentle pressure of grilled oak without pushing too hard - one of the best 2nd wines of the year. 50% new oak. 40% Petit Mouton, harvest September 25 until October 6. The first vintage where it was Jean-Emmauel Danjoy from beginning to end, after Philippe Dhalluin retirmement. No frost impacting the yield here, and no significant impact from mildew.Drink 2025 - 2038jane_anson_mw, janeanson_com (May 2022)
Drink 2027 - 2038
Jane Anson MW, JaneAnson.com (May 2022)

About this wine

Château Mouton Rothschild

Classified as a First Growth, Château Mouton Rothschild has a long and storied history; wine has been made here since Roman times. The property spans 82 hectares of vines in Pauillac, planted with the classic varieties of the region, Cabernet Sauvignon being predominant.
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