Mouton Cadet Heritage
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, grilled ribeye steak, and pan-seared duck breast.
✨ Technical Specifications
In 1930, Baron Philippe de Rothschild created Mouton Cadet, named in honor of his status as the cadet (youngest son) of the family, to make Bordeaux wine accessible to a wider audience. The Heritage cuvée is a special tribute to those historic origins, crafted to reflect the richer, more traditional style of the early 20th century. Sourced from selected parcels across the Bordeaux appellation, this blend is dominated by Merlot, which provides roundness and plush red fruit, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc for structure and spice. Unlike the standard Mouton Cadet, the Heritage cuvée undergoes partial aging in oak barrels, imparting subtle notes of toasted wood, spice, and refined tannins that honor the legacy of the Rothschild family's winemaking history.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1933 by the pioneering Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA is an internationally revered wine company anchored in Pauillac, Bordeaux. Alongside governing Premier Grand Cru Classé flagship Château Mouton Rothschild, the house crafts benchmark négociant and estate wines extending across Bordeaux, the Languedoc, and Chile's Maipo and Casablanca Valleys. The viticultural approach pairs high-standard sustainable practices—notably Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification and eco-friendly plot selection—with meticulous varietal expression. Across maritime Médoc gravels, Mediterranean limestone clay, and Pacific-cooled Chilean alluvial deposits, winemakers craft crisp, aromatic, and structured white expressions. Notable bottlings include Bordeaux blends such as Sélection Agneau Blanc and Berger Baron Blanc, Languedoc single-varietals like Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc, alongside Chilean representations like Escudo Rojo Chardonnay Reserva and Las Huertas Chardonnay. Each cuvée reflects the firm's exacting balance of pure fruit vibrancy, textural precision, and classical restraint.
🍇 Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc