Château Mouton Rothschild 2004

Château Mouton Rothschild 2004 — Pauillac

This Château Mouton Rothschild 2004 offers a classical, refined and deeply Médoc expression of Pauillac. As one of Bordeaux’s emblematic First Growths, Mouton Rothschild delivers in this balanced vintage a wine of great poise, less demonstrative than in more solar years, yet remarkable for its precision, structure and aristocratic elegance.

The 2004 vintage develops a refined profile of blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherry, cedar, graphite, blond tobacco, pencil lead, liquorice, cocoa, fine spices and delicate smoky notes. The palate is focused, fresh and structured, with firm yet polished tannins, fine persistence and a distinctly Pauillac mineral finish. It is a Mouton of classicism, balance and slow evolution.

Terroir: Pauillac, deep gravel soils and the nobility of Cabernet Sauvignon

The great gravel rises of Pauillac provide Cabernet Sauvignon with an ideal setting to express structure, aromatic depth and ageing capacity. At Château Mouton Rothschild, this identity gives rise to powerful, precise and long-lived wines, combining dark fruit, mineral freshness, noble tannins and a clearly defined Médoc character. The 2004 vintage particularly highlights the classical, restrained and distinguished dimension of the estate.

Tasting notes

Colour: deep garnet with dark ruby reflections, still well sustained, with subtle evolution at the rim.

Nose: noble and precise, revealing blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherry, cedar, graphite, pencil lead, blond tobacco, liquorice, cocoa, fine spices and delicate smoky nuances. With aeration, subtle notes of leather, undergrowth and cigar box may appear.

Palate: structured, fresh and elegant, with dark fruit still present, fine tannins, good tension and a long, mineral and gently spiced finish. The wine favours precision, balance and Pauillac nobility over immediate opulence.

Expression of the 2004 vintage

The 2004 vintage in Bordeaux belongs to a classical, balanced and fresh register. In Pauillac, the leading estates produced structured, precise wines capable of graceful cellar evolution, without the opulence of warmer vintages. Château Mouton Rothschild 2004 reflects this identity with serious substance, elegant structure and an expression deeply faithful to the noble character of the estate.