Mouton Cadet is the most requested and popular Bordeaux wine in the world. Smooth, medium bodied, with an elegant bouquet, this red wine is a delightful assemblage of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

Tasting notes

The wine has a clean, brilliant cherry red colour. The nose is very attractive, on morello cherry and ripe berry fruit aromas with a highly elegant floral touch. From a round and smooth attack with well-integrated tannins, the wine remains silky while developing a muscular structure on the palate, complex, substantial and full of fruit, with juicy fresh fruit flavours reminiscent of raspberry and black cherry. The refinement, volume and length of the seductive finish show perfect balance in the varietal mix and the typical characteristics of the appellation.

Rating

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 86 points (May 2012) Green pepper, dusty earth, tart berries and leather ? a classic Bordeaux expression of terroir and grape varietals. Well-balanced, expressive and pretty, suitable for most food occasions.

Technical notes

Producer: Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A. Country: France Appellation: Bordeaux Grape Varieties: 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc Alcohol Strength: 12.5% by volume

Food pairing

Serve at room temperature with beef or lamb, cheeses, and nuts. Pairs equally well with lighter fare such as herb-roasted chicken.