The second wine of Chateau Mouton Rothschild was first released in 1993. Le Petit Mouton takes its name from a small house next to the main Chateau, the official residence of Baron Philippe Rothschilds wife and family. The Chateaus modern age began in 1922 producing vintages through what were, at the time, cutting-edge techniques; though seen as revolutionary at the time, many of these methods are still in use today. This includes the groundbreaking concept of bottling all wine on the estate, allowing for an unprecedented level of control over the Bordeaux sold from Mouton-Rothschild.

On the rise and rise, Chateau Troplong-Mondot is increasingly considered a peer amongst the 1er Grand Cru Classe producers and perseveres with its lavish, luscious, strking wine styles. The wine is produced by Christine Valette in collusion with famed winemaking consultant Michel Rolland, who has been working with the estate since the 1980s, explaining some of the density and power now found in the wine. This 2010 iteration is 90% Merlot and finishes with a balance of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernt Franc. Consider the wine full-flavoured, dense and rich, but with a grace that belies its 15% alcohol

DOMAINE HENRI MAGNIEN Gevrey Chambertin 1er cru Champeaux , Gevrey-Chambertin

DOMAINE HENRI MAGNIEN Gevrey Chambertin 1er cru Cuvée 4 Carac’Terres , Gevrey-Chambertin

DOMAINE MONGEARD-MUGNERET Les Suchots 1er cru, Vosne-Romanee Bordering both Romanee Saint Vivant and Richebourg, the 13.08 hectare premier cru Les Suchots produces wines that are, at their best, beautifully seductive and perfumed wines without quite the structure of the two grand crus that shares its borders. Mongeard Mugneret have a .22 ha plot with vines that are 50 years old and its a wine that will reward at least ten years, if not longer, in the cellar.