2017 Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1. Cru

France / Bordeaux / Medoc / Haut-Medoc / Pauillac 1. Cru Rouge
 
The wines are rich, with a deep colour and an attractive tannic structure, both full-bodied and pleasantly fresh even though 2017 is a 'solar' vintage. Less wine was made than in an average year because of the drought.
 
2017 Château Mouton Rothschild 1st Grand Cru Classé has a deep, dark colour with a garnet hue. 
The elegant and complex nose opens on wild berry aromas. With airing, notes of pepper, blackcurrant bud and dried flowers bring a satisfying sensation of harmonious complexity.
The attack is fresh, clear-cut and well-structured, leading into a dense and full-bodied mid-palate on fresh fruit flavours. Refined and mature tannins coat the palate, leaving an enduring impression of smoothness. A packed and balanced finish confirms that this is a wine full of promise.
 
The label of the 2017 vintage is illustrated by an original artwwork by the artist Annette Messager.
 
Blend:
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot.

Ratings vintage 2017:
The Wine Cellar Insider/Jeff Leve: 98/100.
Jean-Marc Quarin: 97/100.
Wine Spectator: 97/100.
Robert Parker The Wine Advocate: 96/100.
Wine Enthusiast: 95/100.
The Wine Independent: 95/100.
CellarTracker: 95/100.
Falstaff: 94/100.
La Revue du Vin de France: 19/20.
Vinum Wine Magazine: 19/20.
Bettane & Desseauve: 18/20.