Château Mouton Rothschild 2009 – Pauillac Bordeaux France

Château Mouton Rothschild 2009 is a dense, refined First Growth Pauillac built on an unusually Cabernet-forward blend, with black fruit, tobacco, cedar, spice, and a long, opulent finish.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot
• Region / Appellation: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2009
• Special Note: Label artwork by Anish Kapoor
• Style: Dry, dense, refined, Cabernet-driven Left Bank Bordeaux red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Nose: Bilberry, blackcurrant, blond tobacco, cedar, and spice
• Taste: Ripe black fruit with savory tobacco and cedar detail
• Texture: Dense and full-bodied, with rounded, well-integrated tannins
• Finish: Opulent, persistent, and long

The 2009 combines significant concentration with unusually smooth tannin integration. It is rich and expansive, but the Cabernet-led structure keeps the wine defined and balanced.

❤️ Why We Love It

• An especially Cabernet-forward Mouton with powerful Pauillac structure and dark-fruit depth
• Tobacco, cedar, and spice add savory complexity to the ripe fruit profile
• Anish Kapoor’s label gives the vintage a highly recognizable place in the château’s artist series

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Ribeye or prime rib
• Roast lamb
• Beef tenderloin
• Duck with mushrooms
• Aged Comté or other firm cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors looking for a concentrated, Cabernet-led Mouton
✓ Bordeaux drinkers who enjoy black fruit, tobacco, cedar, and polished tannins
✓ Fans of the château’s artist-label tradition
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light-bodied reds
✕ Not ideal if you want a delicate, low-intensity Bordeaux