Petit Mouton (2nd wine of Mouton Rothschild) 2010

Pauillac, Second wine

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Tasting Notes

The 2010 Le Petit Mouton has a more open-knit bouquet than its peers, perhaps more red than black fruit, hints of sage and cedar emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, touches of graphite and cedar coming through, developing more depth and grip towards the finish. This is a beautifully balanced and very noble Pauillac that is bestowed with impressive persistence. That said, I would cellar this for several more years.

Score: 94

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2022-2040 01 April 2020

The 2010 Le Petit Mouton is one of the best ever made. Philippe Dhalluin has conjured such purity on the nose that it's almost like Bordeaux doing an impression of Burgundy, though the latter would not be sporting those subtle cedar and mint aromas. The palate is medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, much more approachable than other 2010 Pauillacs, but with tremendous sensuality and poise, a saline note on the finish lending length and detail. This is highly recommended.

Score: 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2030 31 January 2017

Tasted from the final blend that was done three months ago. A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, the Petit Mouton is very focused and quite luscious on the nose, with scents of bright red cherries, crushed strawberry and vanilla. You can feel the sharpness of acidity on the entry that lends the wine good tension, powdery tannins towards the fresh blackcurrant finish. Le Petit Mouton continues to be not so Petit anymore. Drink 2014-2022. Tasted March 2011.

Score: 90 - 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2022 15 April 2011

This is clearly the best second wine that Mouton has ever made. Truly superb with blackberries and currants on the nose. Full body, with super velvety tannins. The length is so wonderful and delicious. Dense yet super balanced. Hard not to drink now. Better in 2018.

Score: 96

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2018+ 04 February 2013

It is a fabulous wine, but if you want to drink something reminiscent of Mouton Rothschild before 2025, it is probably worth taking a look at the 2010 Le Petit Mouton, which seems to be going from strength to strength at this estate. This wine has 14% natural alcohol because there is more Merlot in it. (Merlot is riper and ferments into slightly higher alcohol than Cabernet Sauvignon.) This wine represents 26% of the crop. The crème de cassis character is also present, along with tobacco leaf, cedar, and a more evolved, chocolaty, spicy note. Opulent, fleshy and round, it should drink well for two decades.

Score: 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2033 01 February 2013

2010 Le Petit Mouton: A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Merlot, this may be finest second wine Mouton Rothschild has yet produced. The selection process is unquestionably severe, and the 2010 Le Petit Mouton is even higher in alcohol than the grand vin. Abundant cassis, supple tannins and more near-term pleasure can be found in this full-bodied, rich, impressively endowed effort. Enjoy it over the next 10-15 years.

Score: 90 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 04 May 2011

Deep ruby, 25% production. 50% Grand Vin, and 25% destined for brands. Deep colour, powerful dense nose of sweet fruits and chocolate. Vibrant with sweet fruit and balsamic notes. A little disjointed on the finish.

Score: 89 - 92

Albany Vintners, - 27 April 2011

Tasted 17 Feb: Very dark. Big spicy nose. Some slight green notes - a bit pinched. Lots of tannin here! Maybe second wines will be a little disappointing in 2010? Raw fruit. Tasted 8 Apr: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc. A slightly green note arising, and quite slim on the palate. Fresh and easy and certainly no excess of tannin on the basis of this sample. An easy wine that seems much less ambitious than the other ‘seconds of the firsts’. Sweet on the finish. Then a little inky. Overall much softer than the earlier sample. (Score: 16 15-22)

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 202-2030 20 April 2011

Rich aromas of cassis and mocha chocolate, explosive, even exotic, with firm tannins to back it up, will give great pleasure.

Score: 17 - 18

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2015-2025 01 April 2011

Offers a solid, muscular beam of raspberry and red currant, with sweet spice and tobacco in the background. The round finish of roasted vanilla is nicely integrated already, and this nicely rounded overall. Tasted non-blind.

Score: 91 - 94

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 31 March 2011