Château Mouton Cadet Reserve 2016, Baron de Rothschild

Date Tasted: 9/2020

Baron Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet is the biggest-selling Bordeaux brand in the world. It was set up in 1930 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, who had taken over control of Mouton Rothschild eight years previously. The name "Cadet" refers to the youngest son of a family, in this case, invoking both Philippe and the wine itself. After a series of poor vintages in the late 1920s and early 1930s, the brand was created where the fruit was not considered good enough to make Mouton Rothschild. 

Appearance: The colour is medium ruby.

Nose: It is fruit-forward, mostly with blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, fennel and notes from the barrel.

Palate: It is dry, with high acidity, medium harsh tannins, medium body and medium aftertaste. 

Drink: Drink it now is not suitable for further ageing.

Food Pairing: Try it with any cooked meat with red sauce. 

Points: 80

Name: Château Mouton Cadet Reserve 

Producer: Baron de Rothschild

Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Vintage: 2016

Region: AOC Graves, Bordeaux, France 

Alcohol: 13%

Retail Price: 17€

Service temperature: 16-18 C°

Drink it until 2023.