2022, Château Mouton-Rothschild, PAUILLAC, 1er Grand Cru ClasséBordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Originally classified as a second growth, Mouton made some of the greatest red Bordeaux wines ever in the period after the end of the Second World War and was finally upgraded to First Growth in 1973. Every year since the 1940s a different artist has decorated the label. Grapes are now selected only from the core original vineyard site and the wine is always a classic example of both Cabernet Sauvignon and

the 2022 Clos l'Eglise is medium to full-bodied

raspberry and subtle violet flower scents

Tannins are gentle

uncompromising in many ways

Juicy and bright

lemongrass and white flowers

The 2018 Sénéjac is powerful

liquorice and dried herbs are nicely delineated

The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and fine acidity

plum preserves and blackcurrant cordial

have pulled out all the stops to produce one of the most monumental Latour's ever made

black pepper and clove off a gentle grip with an impressive crescendo