Parker about Château Mouton Rothschild 2000
Deep garnet colored with a touch of brick, the 2000 Mouton Rothschild (composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot) boldly bursts from the glass with tantalizing Black Forest cake, dried mulberries, kirsch and blackcurrant pastilles notes plus wafts of iodine, incense, potpourri and cinnamon stick with a hint of cigar boxes. Medium to full-bodied, the palate packs in the muscular fruit, framed by firm, ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with phenomenal length. This is an incredibly complex and multifaceted wine, and it's drinking deliciously now. This said, I can't help but feel that it is holding something back, that it still has another layer of opulence and seduction to reveal in its tight-knit fruit and solid structure. I personally can't wait to see how this beauty will continue to unfold over the years to come.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux-Pauillac |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Merlot 14% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Mouton Rothschild, Lieu-Dit Le Pouyalet, 33250 Pauillac, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 10-12°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2020 - 2055 |
Parker Punkte | 97+ |
Jahrgang | 2000 |
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Château Mouton Rothschild 2000

The 2000 Château Mouton Rothschild is an outstanding Pauillac from a legendary vintage, renowned for its exceptional quality and longevity. The 2000 Mouton Rothschild represents the best of this renowned vintage and is considered a wine of exceptional depth, power, and elegance.
In the glass, the wine presents a deep, almost impenetrable ruby red, reflecting its youthfulness and concentration. The bouquet is intense and multi-layered, with overwhelming complexity. Rich aromas of black currants, blackberries, and ripe plums unfold, accompanied by notes of cedar wood, cigar box, and pencil lead. Barrel aging brings additional hints of vanilla, mocha, and roasted coffee, blending harmoniously with hints of dark chocolate and truffle.
On the palate, the Château Mouton Rothschild 2000 is full-bodied and powerful, with impressive structure and dense, silky-textured tannins. The fruit is lush and concentrated, supported by perfectly balanced acidity that lends the wine freshness and finesse. The wine displays remarkable depth, with layers of flavors that unfold over the course of the tasting, including spicy notes, mineral accents, and a subtle earthiness.
The finish is long, intense, and persistent, characterized by an aftertaste that perfectly blends ripe fruit, spice, and a subtle smokiness. The Château Mouton Rothschild 2000 is in a great drinking phase, but also offers considerable potential for further aging over decades.
This wine is an ideal accompaniment to exquisite meat dishes such as crown of lamb, beef fillet, or game. It offers an opulent yet precise drinking experience that impressively embodies the excellence of the 2000 vintage and the heritage of Château Mouton Rothschild.