Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France 2000

Château Mouton Rothschild 2000 is a legendary vintage and highly collectible wine. For this landmark year, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild adorned the bottle with a gold-enameled etching of the Augsburg Ram, a 16th-century silver-gilt emblem of the estate. This striking design, combined with the wine’s power, richness, and longevity, cements its status as a First Growth icon. Deep garnet with a touch of brick, it opens with aromas of Black Forest cake, dried mulberries, kirsch, and blackcurrant pastilles, layered with incense, potpourri, cinnamon, and cigar box. Medium to full-bodied, the palate shows muscular black fruit framed by firm, ripe tannins and balanced freshness, finishing long, elegant, and multifaceted—a timeless Pauillac expression. Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot Wine Advocate 97  “Deep garnet colored with a touch of brick, the 2000 Mouton Rothschild boldly bursts from the glass with tantalizing Black Forest cake, dried mulberries, kirsch and blackcurrant pas