{"product_id":"2002-chateau-mouton-rothschild-750mlx12-original-timber-case","title":"2002 Chateau Mouton Rothschild 750mlx12 Original Timber Case","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:201\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e750mlx12 Original Wooden Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:201\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Mouton Rothschild, one of the five First Growths of Bordeaux, needs no introduction. Its iconic label and bold character have established it as a legend in the realm of fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:368\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nestled on the \"Plateau de Mouton,\" the estate's vineyard boasts prime gravelly soil and meticulous planting. Cabernet Sauvignon thrives here, forming the backbone of the blend (81%), complemented by Merlot (15%), Cabernet Franc (3%), and Petit Verdot (1%). The specific proportions vary with each vintage, showcasing the unique personality of each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:296\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe 2002, blessed by warmer-than-average weather and an exceptional Indian summer, reveals exceptional ripeness and concentration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:459\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lovely, clear and glittering ruby red of remarkable intensity, the wine has a nose that opens on generous animal notes then goes on to develop fruit aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant, combining elegant oak with a touch of minerality. The attack is dense and rich, on still-firm, refined and very well-rounded tannins. The mid-palate reveals a powerful structure and beautiful balance between fruit and oak, displaying perfect harmony between notes of toast, mocha, blackcurrant and cherry liqueur, and leading into a long and stylish finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:459\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ilya Kabakov's \"Okho\" for Château Mouton Rothschild 2002 masterfully marries graphic art and layered perspectives. Through a \"window\" in the bottle, a vortex of endless wings ushers us towards dreams and bliss, a captivating allegory for the enchanting power of this exceptional wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:130\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics' Acclaim:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e18.5\/20, Jancis Robinson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e95\/100, Falstaff\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e96\/100, Tom Cannavan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:130\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTechnical information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-sourcepos=\"17:1-27:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:40\"\u003eRegion\/Appellation: Pauillac, Bordeaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:30\"\u003eClassification:1er Grand Cru Classé\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:110\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2010 to 2040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:20\"\u003eAlcohol ABV: 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:16\"\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:62\"\u003eBlend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc \u0026amp; 1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:18\"\u003eOak Type: French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"24:1-24:25\"\u003eWinemaker: Patrick Léon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:45\"\u003eHarvest Date: 30th September - 10th October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"26:1-27:0\"\u003eClosure Type: Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51165478420795,"sku":"SK99376254","price":15400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/22_a2fd927e-7a56-4ca7-83c1-dbea529d4720.png?v=1777596881","url":"https:\/\/craftrepublic.com.au\/products\/2002-chateau-mouton-rothschild-750mlx12-original-timber-case","provider":"Craft Republic Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}