Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2024

The 2024 vintage began with an unusually mild and dry winter, leading to early budbreak around 26 March. Spring brought challenges with wet, cool conditions that encouraged downy mildew and disrupted flowering, particularly affecting Merlot and early Cabernet. However, summer conditions significantly improved, with hot, dry weather and a water deficit on deep gravel soils aiding ripening. High daytime temperatures and cool nights promoted phenolic maturity and the synthesis of anthocyanins. Harvest began on 23 September and concluded in early October under stable weather. Despite a difficult start and end to the season, precise vineyard management ensured refined, aromatic wines with structure and freshness, expressing the Atlantic character of their terroir. The vineyard spans 82 hectares of deep gravel soils, with vines averaging 50 years old, and the wines are matured for 18 months in 100% new oak barrels.

The wine displays a garnet-red hue and opens with a refined, complex nose of wild bilberry and red berry aromas, complemented by brioche notes and a delicate floral lift. On the palate, it is full-bodied and smooth, with a silky, harmonious texture that conveys both opulence and minerality. Hints of smoky notes and toasted almond add depth, while precise, chilled tannins provide balance and structure. Bright red berry flavours extend into a long, elegant finish, leaving a lasting impression of freshness and finesse.