Pommard 1er Cru Les Chanlins – powerful

11% Merlot

Medium lemon-gold colored

it's unusually rich and opulent for the vintage

even as it closes in on its third decade

Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2024, 75cl Efterårssmagning Pommard 1er Cru Les ChanlinsAromas of crme de cassis and dark berries mingled with pencil shaving, espresso roast and violets introduce the 2023 Mouton Rothschild, a medium to full bodied, layered and fleshy wine with a creamy core of ripe but lively fruit, sweet tannins and an expansive finish. In terms of parcels, the 2023 is quite different in origins from the 2022, favoring plots that are better drained rather than those resistant to drought. It's a blend of 93% Cabernet