Petit Mouton (2nd wine of Mouton Rothschild) 2011

Pauillac, Second wine

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Tasting Notes

The dark ruby-hued 2011 Le Petit Mouton reveals foresty, floral, and berry fruit notes, medium body, and a one-dimensional, but pleasant style. Consume it over the next 10-15 years.

Score: 87

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2029 01 April 2014

The 2011 Le Petit Mouton (70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot) exhibits attractive, fresh black currant fruit intermixed with notions of forest floor, licorice and wood smoke. It is a lovely, round, fresh wine to drink in its first decade of life. Mouton Rothschild harvested between September 12-26, producing a final blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. One of the vintage’s great wines, it is a candidate for wine of the vintage. According to administrator Philippe Dalhuin, only 54% of the production went into the grand vin.

Score: 87 - 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2022 27 April 2012

The Le Petit Mouton 2011 is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot and includes some plots once destined for the Grand Vin. Tasted two weeks apart, the first sample in March 2012 has an opulent bouquet for the vintage with luscious cassis and raspberry aromas, struck through with creamy new oak (perhaps from the 60% new oak.) The second is April is less extrovert but demonstrates better refinement. The palate has a sharp entry; indeed it is quite an angular primeur sample although there is patently a lot of fruit concentration. It has a fine graphite and bay leaf finish with a pointed citric edge. This is a tensile Le Petit Mouton, not exhibiting weight or power but more precision and Pauillac austerity. There is nothing wrong with that. Tasted April 2012.

Score: 89 - 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2012

Stunning black fruits nose both firm (Cabernet) and seductive (Merlot), good structure over the lush fruit.

Score: 17

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2014-2025 16 April 2012

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot. Deep crimson. Cedary aroma and a touch of graphite plus red fruits. Juicy, fresh with just the right (gentle) firmness on the finish. Gentle and pleasant. (JH)

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2025 16 April 2012

A supple red, with charming cherry and plum perfume notes. There's good focus to the cassis and blackberry fruit, which is backed by a stylish finish. Tasted non-blind.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 11 April 2012

The wine shows a pretty richness and softness with plenty of blueberry and chocolate character. Medium finish. Very soft. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. Second wine of first growth Mouton-Rothschild.

Score: 89 - 90

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2012

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot. Opulent dark fruits on the nose. Rich palate where the cassis fruit really comes to the fore. Smmoth texture and very pure. Gentle, rounded finish.

Score: 90 - 93

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