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By Chateau Mouton Rothschild
2017 Pauillac

Vintage Notes
After a relatively mild winter with below-average rainfall, the first major event in 2017 was a spring frost, which hit Bordeaux on April 27th. However, the Mouton vineyard was fortunately spared. A particularly lengthy drought followed, lasting until December. Spurred by above-average temperatures, the vine growth cycle started slightly earlier than usual at the end of March. Exceptional weather in April and May meant that flowering occurred ten days earlier than the average for all varieties. After a very wet June, summer was moderately sunny but dry, increasing a water deficit that started in 2016. As a result, the grapes remained small, with concentrated sugar and color.

Production
With an early growth cycle and a dry summer, the 2017 harvest was particularly early. At Chateau Mouton Rothschild, it lasted from September 7th to 29th. Running-off ended on October 20th, and blending was completed in December. The wines are rich, with a deep color, attractive tannic structure, full-bodied, and pleasantly fresh, even though 2017 was a solar vintage.

Grape Varieties
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot

Tasting Notes
The wine has a deep, dark color with a garnet hue. The elegant and complex nose opens on wild berry aromas. With airing, notes of pepper, blackcurrant bud, and dried flowers bring a satisfying sensation of harmony. The attack is fresh, clear-cut, and well-structured, leading into a dense and full-bodied mid-palate on fresh fruit flavors. Refined and mature tannins coat the palate, leaving an enduring impression of smoothness. A packed and balanced finish confirms this is a wine full of promise.
[Information provided by Maisons Marques and Domaines USA]