Description

Mouton Cadet Les Terriors Red Blend

Born from one of Bordeaux’s most storied and celebrated names, Mouton Cadet carries with it the weight of a legacy built by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, a visionary whose passion for wine and unwavering belief in the potential of every Bordeaux harvest transformed a regional blend into one of the world’s most recognized and beloved wine brands. The Organic Red represents a natural evolution of that legacy, a commitment not only to the timeless art of Bordeaux blending but to the land itself, farmed with organic conviction and bottled with the same care and attention that has defined the Mouton Cadet name for generations. It is Bordeaux as it should be, honest, expressive, and deeply rooted in the soil from which it comes.

The Mouton Cadet Organic Red is a classic Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, each variety contributing its essential character to the whole. Merlot brings generous fruit and roundness, Cabernet Sauvignon lends structure and power, and Cabernet Franc adds its signature refinement and elegance to the final composition. Following fermentation, the wine matures for 16 months, allowing the components to knit together seamlessly and develop the depth and balance that distinguish a thoughtfully made Bordeaux from a merely adequate one.

The Mouton Cadet Organic Red pours a deep, intense garnet with a vivid purplish hue that signals the wine’s youthful energy and concentration. The nose opens with an inviting rush of ripe black fruit, blackcurrant and blackberry taking center stage, with delicate notes of butter and mild spice emerging gracefully with a little air, adding layers of warmth and complexity to what is already a generous and appealing aromatic profile. On the palate it is full and confident from the very first moment, a rich wave of ripe cherry and intense dark fruit leads into a beautifully balanced mid-palate where bilberry and blackcurrant hold court with quiet authority, all carried through to a round, satisfying finish with refreshing touches of mild spice that keep the wine lively and the glass from ever staying full for long. It pairs naturally with veal, beef dishes, and hearty Mediterranean fare, though its generous, approachable character makes it a welcome companion to virtually any table.

Mouton Cadet Les Terriors Red Blend Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Deep, intense garnet with a vivid purplish hue
• AROMA: Ripe blackcurrant and blackberry with notes of butter and mild spice after airing
• TASTE: Full and confident with ripe cherry, bilberry, and blackcurrant balanced by a round, well-structured mid-palate
• FINISH: Round and satisfying with refreshing touches of mild spice
• ABV: 14%