2022 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild OWC6: Pauillac
The 2022 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild OWC6 (6 × 0.75L) is the prestigious second wine of Château Mouton Rothschild, one of Bordeaux’s five Premier Grand Cru Classés. The wine is produced according to the same strict quality standards as the Grand Vin and offers an impressive combination of power, elegance, and expression of terroir. The original wooden case enhances its authenticity and collectible value.
The exceptional 2022 vintage ranks among the best in Bordeaux in recent decades. Thanks to perfectly ripe grapes and ideal weather conditions, the wine displays impressive concentration, refined tannins, and exceptional balance. Le Petit Mouton combines the typical Pauillac structure with a more approachable style than the Grand Vin, without sacrificing complexity.
Aroma & taste
The wine opens with aromas of cassis, black cherries, blueberries, violets, cedar, graphite, cocoa, and delicate spices. On the palate, it is powerful and refined, with silky-smooth tannins, lively freshness, and an exceptionally long, mineral finish.
Serving & foodpairing
Serve at 16–18°C and decant the wine about one to two hours in advance. Delicious with beef, lamb, game, duck, and aged cheeses.
The story behind the bottle
Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild was introduced as the second wine of Château Mouton Rothschild and has since earned an international reputation in its own right. Thanks to the same exceptional terroirs, meticulous selection, and winemaking as the Grand Vin, Le Petit Mouton ranks among the most sought-after second wines of Bordeaux.
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