Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild – 2004
Climatic conditions2004 will remain in the memory as the driest year since 1962, with only 560 mm of rainfall. The drought conditions began during the winter and continued throughout the spring and summer, though some rainfall in August gave the vines the water they needed and favoured veraison. Glorious weather in September enabled the Merlots to reach full maturity and picking began on 29 September. The grapes were rich in polyphenols and showed excellent sugar concentration. The rest of the harvest was delayed in order to encourage all the aromatic potential of a highly promising vintage. Picking in the best parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon resumed in exceptionally sunny conditions and higher than average temperatures and harvesting was completed on 15 October 2004.
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- Harvest
- 29 September to 15 October
- Varietal mix
- Cabernet Sauvignon 87%
Merlot 4%
Cabernet Franc 9%
The wine, a deep and concentrated ruby red, has a nicely open, expansive and varied nose on which jammy cherry fruit, liquorice and spice mingle with a toast and vanilla. Lush on the palate, it combines a stylish structure with fresh, juicy red fruit, vine peach and caramel and a discreet but refined and agreeable touch of pepper. The long, thoroughly Pauillac finish bears the imprint of Cabernet Sauvignon in a fullbodied,
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