In Bond Fine Wine. 2007 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. First Growth • Red Bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 90–93/100 (JS). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Château Mouton Rothschild is one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates - a First Growth that blends artistic flair with technical excellence and bold, expressive wines. Originally classified as a Second Growth in 1855, it became the only château to be elevated to First Growth status in 1973, thanks to the tireless efforts of Baron Philippe de Rothschild. Since then, Mouton has become a symbol of luxury and creativity, famously commissioning a different artist each year - Picasso, Warhol, Hockney, among others - to design its label. The label and artist reveal is always keenly anticipated. Mouton is known for itsr opulence, richness, and ageing potential - typically more flamboyant and exotic in style than its First Growth peers, with layers of cassis, cedar, spice, and polished tannins. Mouton’s recent vintages - 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022 - have received widespread acclaim, many scoring perfect or near perfect ratings from the leading critics. Mouton Rothschild continues to stand as one of the most dynamic First Growths, and its distinctive style and prestige make it a collector’s favourite.
James Suckling (JS) — 92/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/03/2010 · Drink 2013+
Focused and rich, showing blueberry, blackberry and dark licorice aromas, with hints of mineral and flowers. Full-bodied, with a seamless core of fruit and tannins. Long and caressing on the finish. Best after 2013
Neal Martin (NM) — 92/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 31/01/2017 · Drink 2017-2037
Tasted at the Mouton-Rothschild vertical in London, the 2007 Mouton-Rothschild is inevitably going to have two tough acts to follow in the form of 2005 and 2006, although it puts in a very decent effort. Here it has a strong pencil lead scent on the nose. There is less fruit intensity than the 2006, dialed down not one but two or three notches, although it develops attractive undergrowth scents.…
Neal Martin (NM) — 92/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/06/2017 · Drink 2018-2033
The 2007 Mouton-Rothschild offers classic tobacco and cigar box aromas on the nose, very well defined with black fruit unfolding in the glass. Again, like the bottle at the vertical in May last year, there is an element of Pessac-L'ognan on the nose, just a hint of warm gravel. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, quite compact with a foursquare finish of blackberry, tobacco and a pinch…