History of Château Mouton Rothschild 2002, Pauillac
Located in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, Château Mouton Rothschild 2002 belongs to the Pauillac appellation. Its history began in 1853 when Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild took over the reins of the château. It was then Baron Philippe de Rothschild's turn to manage Château Mouton Rothschild in 1922. This is where the "Mouton" legend begins.
Numerous decisions and innovations will be implemented over the coming years. Like the complete bottling at the château in 1924, a first in the region. Or the different bottle illustrations for each vintage, entrusted to contemporary artists that began in 1945 with the famous Philippe Jullian.
Château Mouton Rothschild did not have the opportunity or the time to be part of the 1855 classification, but was fortunate enough to enter it in 1973, even though no changes had been accepted before.
Varieties and characteristics of Château Mouton Rothschild 2002
In the Château Mouton Rothschild vineyard, different grape varieties are grown. For the
2002 vintage, the majority is Cabernet Sauvignon (77%), Merlot (12%), Cabernet Franc (10%) and a very small touch of Petit Verdot (1%).
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the main grape varieties of the Bordeaux region. Merlot is known for its sweetness, maturity and elegance. Cabernet Sauvignon brings a more robust, full-bodied, tannic character.
Château Mouton Rothschild generally produces wines ranging from 12.5° to 14°; for Château Mouton Rothschild 2002, the alcohol level is 13°, offering a pure, powerful taste. It has a very attractive tile-red color. It is recognized by its aromas of cooked fruit and wood, but also peppery spices and black olive flavors.
Other
Pauillac wines include those of
Château Latour. We also offer other vintages of Château Mouton Rothschild wine from 2002, 1974.
