FEATURES
🏰【The highly sought-after second wine of First Growth Château Mouton Rothschild, Le Petit Mouton 2000 offers a taste of its pedigree from a legendary Bordeaux vintage】. The 2000 vintage is celebrated as one of the greatest Bordeaux vintages of all time, known for its power, concentration, and longevity. This red wine presents classic Pauillac characteristics: intense blackcurrant, elegant cedar, lead pencil, and tobacco notes, often with a hint of mint. It is structured, elegant, with fine tannins and exceptional aging potential, embodying the essence of its grand vin in a more approachable style.
🍴 Chinese Cantonese food pairing: This prestigious Pauillac is an ideal partner for roasted lamb rack, beef Wellington, or prime rib. It also pairs beautifully with aged hard cheeses. For a luxurious Cantonese pairing, consider slow-braised abalone with shiitake mushrooms.
🥂 fit for event suggestion: A magnificent choice for a significant milestone celebration, a corporate gifting opportunity, or a serious wine tasting focused on iconic Bordeaux. It's a wine that commands attention and offers a truly memorable experience.
BACKGROUND
Château Mouton Rothschild is located in the commune of Pauillac, in the Medoc, 30 miles (50km) northwest of the city of Bordeaux. The estate comprises 90 hectares (222 acres) of vineyards, mainly on gravel-based soils, and is situated in the northern part of the commune just south of Château Lafite Rothschild. Most of the vineyard is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, with 15 percent planted to Merlot and a small amount of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The vineyard, typically for top Medoc estates, is densely planted and the average vine age is more than 40 years old. Harvest is done by hand, and the juice is fermented in oak vats in a gravity-fed vat room opened in 2012. After fermentation, the wine sees 22 months in new oak before bottling.
