Mouton Rothschild 2005
Mouton Rothschild 2005 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Pauillac, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Listed at £3370.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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Mouton Rothschild 2005 is a full-bodied, Cabernet Sauvignon-based red wine from the First Growth property of Mouton-Rothschild in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux. Available here in double-magnum format, the 2005 Château Mouton-Rothschild is an extremely flamboyant and complex wine of immense power, remarkable richness and captivating texture. Renowned for being incredibly long-lived, this is just beginning to enter its adolescence and can be expected to reach its zenith in around 10-15 years, with perhaps more than 30 years of upwards trajectory. It is a typical blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc.