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Mouton Cadet Rosé – an ideal summer wine
MOUTON CADET – Branded wines, Bordeaux brand and pure enjoyment – During the recent Reichenbachstrasse festival, I had the opportunity Mouton Cadet I wanted to get to know Mouton Cadet Rosé – a rosé (AOC – “Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée” / controlled designation of origin) from Bordeaux. I enjoyed a few glasses of this crisp and fruity summer wine both on my balcony and at the street festival in front of the Mouton Cadet truck. Now I want to tell you about this delicious rosé and about Mouton Cadet as a company. Grab a glass of (rosé) wine and join me on my little trip to France.
About Mouton Cadet
Who among you is already familiar with Mouton Cadet? – Mouton Cadet has been produced in Bordeaux by the French family business Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA since 1930. The result is exclusively top-quality wines. For the Rothschild family, the highest quality and gentle processing of the grapes are always paramount. Thanks to the company's deep roots in its homeland, wine connoisseurs today automatically think of "Mouton Cadet" when the controlled designation of origin "AOC Bordeaux" is mentioned. Mouton Cadet stands for quality, tradition, and innovation. To achieve this, Mouton Cadet meticulously controls its supply chains, as well as the ongoing production processes from pruning to winemaking – always in close collaboration with its partner winegrowers. Thus, since its inception, Mouton Cadet has played a pioneering role when it comes to exceptional French wines.
Strict quality control is carried out from start to finish.
The Mouton Cadet winery is nestled amidst the vineyards of Saint-Laurent-Médoc. After the grapes have fermented, this 12-hectare site serves as the hub for the production of Mouton Cadet wines, encompassing everything from aging and blending to bottling, storage, packaging, and shipping. Decisions like the one made in 2004 are also made at the winery by the skilled Mouton Cadet cellar team. Fifteen years ago, the decision was made to shorten the aging period of the wines to emphasize their intense and aromatic fruit and further define the style and character of the brand and its wines. For example, the red Mouton Cadet has since been aged for 18 months, while the Mouton Cadet Blanc, Mouton Cadet Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé de Mouton Cadet mature for approximately four months.
Of course, the wines are regularly tasted during their controlled maturation and then immediately bottled to ensure their aromas are preserved. Every bottle is checked for the highest quality. Mouton Cadet wines are sold in over 150 countries worldwide, in addition to France. Not bad, right? If you'd like to learn more about Mouton Cadet, the history of the house, the three major eras of the company (1930–2003; 2004–2014; and 2015), Mouton Cadet's partner winegrowers, the winery, and their environmentally friendly water treatment and bottling/storage processes, you can visit the Mouton Cadet website linked below.
Four months of maturation until the rosé seduces in the glass.
The Mouton Cadet Rosé
Now for the practical part. Let's get to the rosé. 😉 The Mouton Cadet Rosé (12% ABV, screw cap) is ideal for hot days and the summer weeks that we thankfully still have ahead of us. Made with 86% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 21% Cabernet Franc grapes, it has a fruity, dry taste and is perfect as a summer aperitif and accompaniment to food – for example, poultry, fish, light dishes, etc. The 0.75l bottle is available for €10 (RRP €9.99). When poured and swirled, it shimmers in a soft lychee pink with a slight coral hue; the bouquet releases a delicate aroma of ripe red raspberries and currants. The first sip delivers a soft and full-bodied sensation on the palate, and the harmonious balance between fruit and fine acidity makes this rosé a truly enjoyable wine. Personally, I don't like overly acidic wines, so the Mouton Cadet Rosé fits perfectly into my personal range – especially with its aromatic and fresh finish.
Have you tried it yet? Order your bottle directly from the Ludwig von Kapff online shop.
The grapes for this wine come primarily from the Côtes de Blaye wine region – located on the right bank of the Gironde estuary and thus part of the Bordeaux wine region – as well as the northeastern Entre-Deux-Mers (French: "Between Two Seas") and are processed using the traditional saignée method. For those unfamiliar with this, in this method the grape must remains on the skins for 12 to 24 hours. This imparts sufficient tannins, juicy aromas, and color to the wine. The must is then drawn off. The separation of must and skins is called "saigner" (French for "to bleed") – hence the name of the process. At the same time, a small portion of the harvested grapes is immediately pressed and subsequently blended with approximately three-quarters of the saignée wine. This blend is then bottled within four months of being blended.
Get to know Mouton Cadet
If, like me, you're always on the lookout for a refreshing summer wine, or simply enjoy trying new things in your glass, then I highly recommend trying Mouton Cadet. The best place to start is with the Mouton Cadet Rosé. It's wonderfully light, refreshingly summery, and perfect for getting a taste of the quality of Mouton Cadet wines. For this, I recommend browsing the online shop for premium wines, Ludwig von Kapff. They also have several Mouton Cadet wines to choose from. I've linked the Rosé I tasted below. Currently, the bottle is even available there for €7.95. So what are you waiting for? Cheers!„
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