{"product_id":"chateau-mouton-rothschild-2008","title":"Château Mouton Rothschild 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou must be 18 or over to purchase and receive this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Mouton Rothschild 2008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Château Mouton Rothschild | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pauillac, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2008 | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premier Cru Classé (First Growth, 1855)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc \u0026amp; Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2018–2040+ | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30+ years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Mouton Rothschild 2008 is a distinguished First Growth from Pauillac, combining the power and structure of the Médoc with the refinement and complexity for which the estate is renowned. The 2008 vintage produced classically structured Bordeaux wines, and Mouton Rothschild expresses this character with impressive precision, freshness and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose reveals blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry, complemented by cedar, graphite, tobacco and subtle spice. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit is balanced by fresh acidity and firm, finely integrated tannins. Elegant yet powerful, it offers the classic Pauillac character and structure to develop beautifully with further ageing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackcurrant, blackberry and cedar, with notes of graphite, tobacco, spice and dark chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructured and refined, with concentrated dark fruit, fresh acidity, polished tannins and subtle oak influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong and persistent, with lingering cassis, cedar and savoury complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Mouton Rothschild is one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates, located in Pauillac and elevated to First Growth status in the 1855 Classification in 1973. The estate is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon-led wines, exceptional ageing potential and distinctive artistic labels, each vintage featuring a commissioned work by a celebrated artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouton Rothschild combines meticulous vineyard management with precise winemaking to create wines of remarkable individuality and longevity. The 2008 vintage is an excellent example of its classical style, offering structure, complexity and the balance required for long-term cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareful parcel selection and temperature-controlled fermentation, followed by maturation in new French oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol Content: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy now after decanting, or continue cellaring under excellent conditions. Well-stored bottles should retain the structure to develop further complexity over the coming years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional match for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroast beef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erack of lamb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeef Wellington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evenison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emature hard cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 12","offer_id":55223704191309,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/5846\/2797\/files\/DSC_0687.jpg?v=1794225837","url":"https:\/\/sandersonwineconsultancy.com\/products\/chateau-mouton-rothschild-2008","provider":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}