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Petit Mouton (2nd wine of Mouton Rothschild) 2015

Pauillac, Second wine

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The 2015 Le Petit Mouton was so impressive when I tasted it from barrel and it is damn impressive now that it is in bottle. It displays impressive precision and detail on the nose: black fruit, cedar and graphite, just a hint of violet borrowed from down in Margaux. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannin, a brisk line of acidity, almost Burgundy-like in terms of texture thanks to its seamless, satin-textured finish. This comes highly recommended.

Score: 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2021-2040 01 March 2018

The 2015 Le Petit Mouton is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, matured in 40% new oak and the remainder one-year-old. It has a very intense bouquet for this deuxième vin, a far cry from the rustic wines produced in the 1990s. It is almost opaque, a wall of blackberry, cassis and tobacco aromas, perhaps the most powerful that I have ever tasted under this label. Over ten minutes, I noticed it become more sensual and rounded. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin, like the aromatics, incredibly powerful and assertive. Wonderful delineation here, very mineral-driven with a bravura of a finish. It begged the question…is this really a second wine? Maybe they should rename it "Le Grand Mouton"? It is amazing to think how humdrum vintages of this were in the 1990s. This is a completely different wine to those.

Score: 91 - 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2040 01 April 2016

Extremely perfumed with dried flowers and dark berries such as plums and cherries. Sandalwood, too. Full body, integrated tannins and chocolate, walnut and cedar character. Goes on for minutes. Superb second wine of Mouton. Drink in 2022.

Score: 96

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 02 February 2018

Very rich and chewy and polished. The soft and silky tannins coat your mouth. Full and savory. Excellent.

Score: 93 - 94

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2016

The 2015 Le Petit-Mouton is a wine of nobility and pedigree. Sumptuous and generous on the palate, with gorgeous aromatic intensity, the 2015 has so much to offer. In this vintage, Petit is exceptionally refined and nuanced in every way. Time in the glass brings out the wine's more floral and red-toned side. Silky, ripe tannins add to the wine's total allure.

Score: 92

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2018-2035 01 February 2018

The 2015 Le Petit Mouton opens with striking, expressive aromatics. Graphite, smoke, charcoal and blackberry jam are fused together in a deep, beautifully layered Pauillac. The 2015 is impressive from start to finish. This is an especially strong Petit Mouton endowed with real class. Tasted two times.

Score: 90 - 93

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 01 April 2016

The second wine of Mouton. Mid garnet with thickish tears. Vibrant dark fruits with toast and caramel notes wrapped up in textured velvet. Plenty of toast and vanilla on the finish.

Score: 91 - 93

Albany Vintners, - 27 April 2016

78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc. 29% of the crop. Lively aromatic wine. Pretty sinewy and vigorous with real ripe fruit but overall dry on the end. A little austere at this point. But in the middle there is palate weight.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2024-2036 01 April 2016