2015 Château Mouton Rothschild “Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild”, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc

The grapes for Le Petit Mouton come from the younger vines of Château Mouton Rothschild’s Pauillac vineyards; these are selected separately from the oldest vines reserved for the grand-vin. 

For the 2015 vintage, harvest spanned from September 14 to October 6, reflecting careful timing to pick each plot and variety at optimal maturity given variable ripening across parcels. 

After hand-picking (in small, open baskets) and gentle transport, the destemmed grapes are hand-sorted before being transferred — by gravity (no pumping) — into vats for fermentation. 

Fermentation (and subsequent maceration) proceeds in oak vats (some stainless-steel), and maceration typically lasts 15–25 days for this estate, which helps extract colour, tannin and structure while preserving finesse. Fermentation and maceration conclude, the wine is matured in French oak barrels — for the second wine, a portion sees new oak, though less aggressively toasted than in earlier decades at Mouton. 

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Château Mouton-Rothschild, a Premier Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, is one of the most prestigious estates in Bordeaux. Located in the Pauillac appellation, the estate has a rich history dating back to the 17th century and has been under the ownership of the Rothschild family since 1853. Mouton-Rothschild is known for producing wines of exceptional quality, combining power, depth, and elegance, with a remarkable ability to age gracefully. The estate is led by Philippe Dhalluin, who oversees the winemaking process with precision and innovation. Mouton-Rothschild’s vineyards are managed with a focus on sustainability, and the estate has long been at the forefront of modern viticulture. The wines produced at Mouton-Rothschild are celebrated not only for their quality but also for their artistic legacy, with renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Salvador Dalí having designed the labels for the estate’s wines. Château Mouton-Rothschild remains one of the most highly sought-after and collectible wines in the world.