Château Mouton Rothschild 2022 – Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classé

The wine has a sublime garnet colour, deep and radiant. The nose is elegant and offers power, accuracy and a nice refined/delicate side in its power. Everything is meticulous and precise. There is power in density, finesse and accuracy. We find notes of blackberry, pulpy blackcurrant and small, bright black fruits associated with touches of star anise, roasted cherry, violet, hints of graphite, dark chocolate, a sublime hint of saffron, small flowers (whose aromatic palette is impressive) as well as a discreet hint of cubeb pepper and bergamot. There is a very beautiful aromatic complexity and a multi-layered side. A wine that requires attention as well as work in the glass. It’s subtle! The palate is nicely structured and offers freshness, tension, accuracy, a tangy structure, depth, elegance, indulgence, beautiful energy, purity, roundness, a side airy as well as an elegant and fresh fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy and juicy blackberries, violet and more lightly small bright/dense black fruits, lily, star anise, hints of caramelization, graphite, racy minerality (fresh gravel) as well as with hints of blond tobacco, smoke, a hint of vanilla pod and a subtle hint of clove (in the background). The tannins are polished, seductive, delicious and sapid. There is a nice persistence with a hint of good bitterness. A discreet chewiness on the finish. There is a discreet sappy hint in the background as well as a touch of coffee. The final is beyond the 16 caudalies. Congratulations !