Medium gold color; lime, honeydew melon, grapefruit, citrus, white flowers on the nose and palate.
Dry; soft acidity; no tannins. Pure sauvignon blanc play from certified organic vineyards. Light body. Smooth mouthfeel. Not complex, just a wonderful, feel-good sipper. Spring 2023 in Bordeaux was nicely balanced in terms of rainfall and temperature. Bud break and flowering came during an early hot summer that was pleasantly balanced by regular rainfall. Grapes developed rapidly from berry-set to veraison, then quickly ripened in a hot and dry late summer that concentrated aromas and flavors. Drinker-friendly vintage. 13.5% ABV
Mouton Cadet began in 1930 because Baron Philippe de Rothschild, owner of Château Mouton Rothschild, wanted to bring the richness of the prestigious Bordeaux region to a wider audience by producing very affordable wines using excess grapes from Bordeaux winegrowers. Today, grapes for Mouton Cadet wines come from more than 450 winegrowers farming almost 3,000 acres in various locations in Bordeaux.
In 1988, following the death of her father, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild assumed control of the various Rothschild efforts and made Mouton Cadet the largest-selling branded Bordeaux wine in the world. She gave the brand a more fruit-forward style in 2004 and personally designed the bottles and labels.
Philippine de Rothschild died in 2014. Today, her three children: Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, (chairman of the supervisory board), Camille Sereys de Rothschild, and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild (both members of the supervisory board), manage the company.
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Blanc X Nathan 2023 is bright, fresh, fun, fruit-forward easy drinker. Low acidity—for a sauv blanc—allows elegant, tasty fruit to shine. Certified vegan-friendly. People not into sauv blanc will enjoy this effort. Especially suited as an aperitif or sipped chilled on patio, poolside, porch, picnic on a warm day. Pair with pork; poultry; lean fish; appetizers and snacks; vegetarian fare; salads. Cheese—goat’s milk cheese is classic pairing; cheddar, gouda, havarti, monterey jack, colby jack, muenster, parmesan, swiss, brick. $16-19
