Bordeaux
Château Mouton Rothschild - Pauillac - Red - 2010
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2010
Name: AOP Pauillac
Grape variety: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Château rated 5 stars in the 2025 Bettane+Desseauve Guide
RVF Guide: 99/100
B+D Guide: 98/100
Robert Parker: 98/100
Wine:
The 2010 Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac is a masterclass in precision, shaped by expertly managed harvesting and one of the most refined ageing processes in Bordeaux. Its tannins are exceptionally fine, with oak that enhances the wine’s structure, bringing depth and polish while allowing the purity of the fruit to shine through. With 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, it showcases the full intensity and finesse of the grape, lifted by remarkable freshness. Now entering its prime, it is only beginning to reveal its immense potential. Rated 99/100 RVF, 98/100 Bettane, 98/100 Parker.Vinification:
Hand harvested from 29 September to 13 October.Color:
A beautiful, deep red.Nose:
A complex bouquet with delicate toasted vanilla aromas opening up to notes of black fruit (blackcurrant and cherry).Palate:
On the palate, the complexity unfolds with powerful yet velvety tannins, delivering impressive volume and roundness. This is a wine of great elegance, finishing with freshness and a refined mineral edge.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Kobe beef, spiced Peking duck, truffle risotto.Cellar aging:
From now until 2035 and beyond for enthusiasts
Château Mouton Rothschild needs no introduction. A Premier Grand Cru Classé, this iconic Pauillac stands in a league of its own, delivering power, consistency, and unmistakable character vintage after vintage.
The world’s top wine experts agree—whether it’s Jean-Marie Guffens or Michel Bettane, all recognize its remarkable depth and the pedigree of a true global icon. Often called “the most Pauillac of all Pauillacs,” it remains the only 1855 Classified Growth to be promoted in 1973, cementing its legendary status with an unbroken run of exceptional vintages.