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2001 is a fairly late vintage from the Bordeaux vineyards, but has produced very great wines for the most prestigious Châteaux such as Mouton Rothschild. The 2001 Mouton Rothschild label was designed by American artist Bob Wilson. The latter has chosen to reproduce his Filipina friend in a variation of bright colors, such as red, green or dark purple.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2001 is a complex and structured wine, very fruity, with smoky notes. This Premier Cru Classé is made from 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc.
Vintage | Wine 2001 |
Classification | Médoc - 1er Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Pauillac |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château Mouton Rothschild |
Country | France |
Mouton Rothschild is arguably one of the best-known wine estates in the world. In AOC Pauillac, since 1973 it has been First Classified Growth in the official classification of Bordeaux wines of 1855.
Bought in 1853 by Nathaniel de Rothschild, Brane Mouton became legendary under the name of Château Mouton-Rothschild. It is with the advent of Baron Philippe de Rothschild that Mouton really becomes the monumental 1er Cru that it is today. Mouton Rothschild 1945 and 1982 are among their finest vintages. In addition to the construction of cellars and buildings, and the accession to Premier Cru status, it is the passion of a lifetime rediscovered in action by this exceptional man.
Classified as a Second Classified Growth in 1855, Château Mouton Rothschild has been a Premier Classified Growth since 1973. Its motto "First not then, second not deign, Mouton am" thus became "First I am, second I was, Mouton does not change".
The elegance and magic of this wine have thus charmed the greatest contemporary artists who, each year, illustrate with their art the priceless wines of Mouton by creating an original work on the label. Château D'Armailhac and Château Clerc Milon follow in the footsteps of this quality concern of the Rothschild family.
The great vintages of Château Mouton Rothschild are: 1994, 1989, 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1970, 1966, 1962, 1961, 1959, 1955, 1953, 1949, 1947, 1945
>> See all the Crus Classés of Médoc classification in 1855
Hermitage Blanc
VIEILLE JULIENNE Vieilles Vignes 2001
Châteauneuf du Pape
Saint Emilion
DOMAINE COMTE LIGER BELAIR 2001
La Romanée
Sauternes
CHÂTEAU GRAND PUY LACOSTE 2001
Pauillac
CHÂTEAU LA ROSE DE FRANCE 2001
Haut Medoc
Pessac Leognan
VIEILLE JULIENNE Cuvée Reservé 2001
Châteauneuf du Pape
(03-2004) Very smoky, with berry, coffee and tobacco aromas. Full-bodied, with polished velvety tannins, plenty of fruit and a cedary aftertaste. Tight and compacted. This is better than the 2000 Mouton. It's a baby 1986 Mouton. Solid and very, very fine. Persists for a long time on the palate.
(10-2021)
(11-2010) Very attractive bouquet and rich, deep flavours - drier than usual. Really resonant. Impressive! Quite a bit of acidity.
(2003) Dark red. Bordeaux. Black highlights. Net. Moderate to good. End. Fruity. Keys rum, wood, spice, cassis. Net. Intense. End. Very fruity. The wine is growing, fruit and with great respect of the pulp. However firm and tannic but still constantly fat, it is very tasty, tender and rather more pulp for a Sheep. Here, no harsh tannins in the final. Nice length tasty based on a body.