2025 Le Petit Mouton
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The 2025 Le Petit-Mouton has a very intense nose, blackberry and cassis mixed with violet and a touch of wild mint. The palate is medium-bodied, with pliant tannins, fine acidity, quite spicy on the mid-palate with a liberal sprinkling of black pepper, nicely focused with a classically styled finish. It will need two to three years in bottle.
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James Suckling
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Ripe cassis, black raspberries, chocolate, spicy and smoky graphite nuances all define the 2025 Le Petit Mouton De Mouton, the second wine of Mouton Rothschild and in the running for the top second wine in the vintage. Based on 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot that's resting in 50% new oak, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a round, layered mouthfeel, ripe, pure, precise tannins, and a great finish. It's one hell of a second wine.
There is quite a bit of spice in the nose before delving into the black and red fruits, cocoa, and flowers. Supple, round, polished, and fresh, there is depth of flavor, richness, and most importantly, vibrance to the layers of fruit, with their toppings of chocolate, and spice. There is a showy character with the 2025 vintage that makes this a superb, mini Mouton. The wine blends 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot.13% ABV. 3.72 pH. Drink from 2029-2048.
Open and juicy with a plush nature as well as a noticeable ripeness, yet it's only 13% alcohol. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, velvety tannins and a savory, flavorful finish. Juicy and layered. Structured. Plenty of blackberry and blueberry character. A blend of 58% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot.
About the producer
Pauillac-based Ch. Mouton Rothschild is one of the five First Growths, producing some of the finest wine in Bordeaux and the world. Known for its flamboyant style, the label for the Grand Vin is designed by a different artist each year.