Bordeaux   > Chateau Mouton Rothschild

Chateau Mouton Rothschild

        Excellent 16/20
Château Mouton Rothschild 33250 Pauillac, France

Open  By appointment only
Cards MC,V,AE
Picture
Entrance to the amazing winery
The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Experiencing where and how one of the most exclusive wines in the world is made, amazing facilities, tasting of an iconic wine

To "Wine about": Not being able to take photos in the wine museum (but understandable)

How many bottles did we buy: 0

Suitable for: Couples, Groups, Wine lovers, Overseas visitors 

Visited October 2013 (weekday)
Getting There
Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
France
Aquitaine
Paulliac (Bordeaux)
Well sign posted, paved road with short gravel driveway
Upon Arrival
Parking

Setting


Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance






Airconditioning/Fireplace
There is plenty of gravel parking, especially given that the numbers for each tour are limited
The visitors centre is a short walk from the carpark through sculpted parterre formal gardens.  The winery is across the road and is a very impressive architecturally designed building
Commercial
The visitors centre where you meet for the tour is very tuscan in style but as you progress through the tour you see the grandeur of the place.  From the multi million dollar vat room that has recently been built with all of the most modern technologies, to the historical barrel room and finally the museum of art including the originals of the unique labels of each vintage, including one by Picasso and Prince Charles
Yes/No
Tasting Experience
Number of wines on tasting
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines
Staff attitude
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter



Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
3 (including a barrel sample of Chateau Mouton Rothschild)
Chateau Mouton Rothschild (Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon)
We were booked in for a tour that left on time
Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards
Very refined, friendly and knowledgeable
Yes (Tasting only available through tour)
There is a large table in the middle of the tasting room where visitors stand around whilst the tour conductor runs through the wines and pours your taste, but there are stools around the outside of the room.
No (although not really necessary for only 3 wines)
Food Offering
Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
No
N/A
Hip Pocket
Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
€100 and upwards
Included as part of tour
No
€40
Unknown
No
Other features, facilities and offerings
Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
Basic, mainly posters and postcards of the label art.
No
No
This is one of the foremost wineries in the world and we found the tour fascinating and worth the tour fee.  A must do whilst in Bordeaux
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