Atop the extraordinary building that houses the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux I sampled the latest incarnation of Mouton Cadet – first created in 1930, now reimagined in collaboration with Baron Philippe’s great granddaughter – Mathilde. As befits a wine for a new generation this berry pink has forward fruit and a degree of structure beneath- it’s 100% Merlot. I admire the way it is designed to showcase the glory of the Atlantic coast, with a hint of minerality. A perfect match for grilled langoustines. I award this wine 18 points.

About this Vineyard

the visionary Baron Philippe de Rothschild created Mouton Cadet as a way to bottle wine from his legendary Chateau Mouton Rothschild that didn’t quite meet the chateau’s exacting standards – and in doing so, he launched what would become the world’s best-known Bordeaux brand. Now overseen by Philippe Sereys de Rothschild and his siblings, Mouton Cadet is produced at a state-of-the-art winery in Saint-Laurent-Medoc, blending Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc from over 250 partner winegrowers farming 1,500 hectares across Bordeaux. With 12 million bottles produced each year, it remains a remarkable ambassador for the region.

About The Author

I’m Rosalind and I’m here to talk to you about Rosé. Whether it’s your first choice or your last on a wine list, this site is for you. After years of writing about and tasting wine, there is something truly special to me about the pink stuff. On the Rose Report, I write reviews of the best Rosé Wines. You can find out more about me HERE.