As a shining pearl in the Bordeaux region of France, it is renowned worldwide for its excellent quality and unique style. The following is a detailed introduction to Chateau Mouton Rothschild:
Winery overview
Chateau Mouton is located in the Pauillac region of Medoc, Bordeaux, France. It belongs to the same Rothschild family as Chateau Lafite, and the two places are only a stone’s throw away.
The Pauillac production area is home to three of the five top wineries in Bordeaux. Its superior natural conditions provide the wineries with the best environment for growing high-quality grapes.
History
Chateau Mouton was founded in 1720 by Joseph de Brane who opened the vineyards and determined the territorial rights.
In 1853, Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild purchased the winery, which had 37 hectares of vineyards at that time.
In 1922, Baron Philip officially took charge of the winery and carried out a series of reforms, making the winery one of the world’s most advanced and top wineries.
In 1973, Chateau Mouton was promoted from a second-class winery to a first-class winery, becoming one of the five top wineries in Bordeaux.
feature of product
Original wine: Chateau Mouton Rothschild, also known as “Grand Mouton”, is the flagship product of the winery.
Second wine: Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild, the second wine of Chateau Mouton, has been produced since 1993. The wine label adopts the painting of French painter Jean Luca.
White wine: Aile d’Argent, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle, launched in 1991.
Brewing process
Mouton Winery adopts modern vineyard management and winemaking technology, employs grape growing experts to take charge, has high planting density and a long average tree age.
Harvest is done by hand and only fully ripe grapes are picked.
It is fermented in oak fermentation barrels and matured in new oak barrels for 18 to 22 months to make the wine richer and richer in tannins.
