This 2012 Mouton-Rothschild Bordeaux Blend hails from the prestigious wine region of Pauillac in Bordeaux, France, and is a testament to the masterful winemaking of its producer. As a red wine, it boasts a robust 13.0% alcohol content and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.
This Mouton-Rothschild, with its vintage year of 2012, has received high acclaim from wine connoisseurs and critics alike. Its tasting notes are varied and complex, with reviewers highlighting its medley of blackberry, black currants, minerals, graphite, and hints of sea salt. The palate is medium-bodied with a taut structure of grainy tannins and seamless freshness that supports the muscular fruit, leading to a long and lifted finish.
The wine's rich and opulent character is lauded, with its combination of structure, new-wood aging, and succulent fruits. Hugely ripe black plum and currant flavors are detected, along with a unique loamy echo and a flash of menthol. There's also a noticeable hint of seaweed that adds to its character.
This 2012 Mouton-Rothschild is described as a wine that will not be put down, vivacious, vivid, and delineated with wonderful focus and impressive persistence on the finish. Its balance of power and elegance is truly remarkable. The wine is perfect for cellaring; however, it's also described as a pleasure to taste now. With a score range of 94 to 97 from numerous publications, this 2012 Mouton-Rothschild is undeniably an exceptional bottle of wine, offering a delightful and sophisticated wine tasting experience.