Chateau Mouton-Rothschild - Pauillac 2015 (750ml)
Price: $925.99
Producer | Chateau Mouton-Rothschild |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Subregion | Pauillac |
Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
Vintage | 2015 |
Sku | 5788 |
Among the five First Growths, Mouton stands alone: It was promoted to the pantheon in 1973, the only one to have proven itself worthy of First Growth status after the original Classification of 1855. Since then, the wines of Mouton have become as prized as any in the world.
Of course, collectors are delighted with Mouton because it’s a safe bet to appreciate in value. But Mouton is unique in that, since 1945, the château has commissioned a renowned artist to paint each vintage label: Chagall, Picasso, Dalí, Koons, Hockney, and even Prince Charles have contributed their talents to Mouton’s special tradition.
Wearing a label by German artist Gerhard Richter, the 2015 Mouton stands above all other Pauillac wines of the vintage. Rippling with strength and intensity, ready for decades in the cellar, it’s a wine that Jeb Dunnuck praised as “a candidate for perfection.” No serious Bordeaux cellar should be without it.
James Suckling: 99 Points
Decadent and rich aromas of black cherries and plums with wet earth and sandalwood. Turns to dried mushrooms. Full-bodied, tight and closed with big, polished tannins, yet this is very closed and shy right now. Despite this, underneath it shows such depth and beauty. Tangy acidity. This is a combination of 2005 and 2009. Try it in 2024.
Wine Advocate: 98 Points
The 2015 Mouton Rothschild is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc aged in 100% new oak with a mid-July 2017 bottling. Deep garnet-purple colored, this Mouton pulls off an incredibly impactful entrance, emerging from the glass with profound notes of blackberry preserves, plum pudding, crème de cassis and grilled meats, featuring perfectly accessorized accents of sandalwood, cinnamon stick and fenugreek with wafts of dried roses, unsmoked cigars and tilled soil. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely packed with rich, ripe black fruits sparked with blue and red fruit undertones and an incredible structure of very firm, very ripe tannins, with seamless freshness and an epically long, earth-laced finish. Possessing striking natural beauty framed by impeccable crafting, this 2015 is a total diva and well worth attention. Give it a good 7-8 years in bottle, at least, and drink it over the next 30+ years. Drink 2025-2055
Wine Enthusiast: 98 Points
This is a hugely opulent wine, packed with black fruits, rich tannins and great concentration. It is a gorgeous wine that's full of potential, with the dense, dark core showing how well this wine will age. Drink this complex wine from 2027.v
Vinous: 97 Points
In 2015, Mouton Rothschild is fabulous. A big, towering wine, the 2015 makes its presence felt with layers of super-ripe dense fruit and striking textural resonance that carries all the way through to the finish. The 2015 is much more reticent from bottle than it was from barrel, which is not at all surprising, but is something readers should take into account. Even with all of its obvious intensity, the 2015 Mouton is a wine of classically inspired proportions. I can't wait to taste it in another 15-20 years. The 2015 is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc that spend 19 months in 100% new French oak. (AG) 97+
Wine Spectator: 96 Points
Offers a prodigious core of steeped fig, black currant and blackberry compote flavors, enmeshed with notes of smoldering tobacco, charcoal and licorice. Broad, deep and long, with a deep foundation of graphite through the finish. Despite the heft, this manages to show off some purity too. Best from 2025 through 2045
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