Mouton Cadet Red
2023
The iconic Bordeaux wine, modern, assured and generous, with powerful red fruit and elegant black fruit aromas and flavours, as well as delicate touches of spice that give it an attractive freshness.
HVE
HVE High Environmental Value certification is the result of a commitment that started with the 2012 Grenelle Environmental Forum. Guaranteeing the preservation of biodiversity and environment-friendly practices, it underlines our respect for nature in vinegrowing. All Mouton Cadet winegrowers proudly display the HVE 3 label, and they are supported by our winemakers at every stage, from advice to rigorous traceability. The demanding HVE scheme is now part of our DNA and a precondition for joining our community of committed winegrowers.
Varietal mix
Tasting notes
Deep purple with intense violet highlights.
Nose
On the first nose, an elegant blend of ripe red and dark fruit emerges, followed on the second nose by delicate notes of saffron and rosemary.
Palate
The attack is well-rounded, revealing generous aromas of ripe raspberry and blueberry that bring a pleasant fruitiness to the mid-palate. The finish shows soft tannins with nice depth, highlighted by subtle notes of sweet spices and aromatic herbs.
The people who make the wine
Jean-Pierre Charrut
Saint Quentin de Caplong Mouton Cadet Red and Mouton Cadet WhiteJean-Pierre is a force of nature. He has enjoyed the good years and resolutely weathered those in which nature has proved capricious. Experience incarnate, he manages his vineyard at Saint Quentin de Caplong, on the right bank of Bordeaux, with a sure eye. He knows his vines and his terroir like the back of his hand, with the quiet confidence born of long practice. He has been a trusted partner of Mouton Cadet since 2006, working hand in hand with the brand’s winemakers. Together they have carefully selected the parcels that enhance the blend of Mouton Cadet Red and Mouton Cadet White. Already close, the relationship has strengthened vintage after vintage, shaped by years of support, regular visits and impassioned discussions. Jean-Pierre shares his know-how, passing on the secrets of his terroirs and his vines. The winemakers, for their part, bring their expertise, their keen eye and a new vision of each vintage.
Guillaume and Mathieu Fortain
Sainte-Foy-la-Longue Mouton Cadet RedThe Fortain vineyard at Sainte-Foy-la-Longue, in the heart of the Bordeaux appellation, has been in the family for four generations. The legacy has been handed down from father to son, giving them a thorough understanding of their exceptional clay-limestone terroir and the precious parcels that make up the 58.5 hectares of their vineyard. Cereal farmers as well as winegrowers, the Fortain brothers work responsibly with a deep commitment to the environment and its ecosystem. Mixed cropping, close attention to nature and the many trees and embankments on their land make the estate a haven of biodiversity.
Stéphanie Chollet
Margueron Mouton Cadet RedStéphanie Chollet gave up her job in the insurance industry to buy a 16-hectare property in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers region. Beneath a gentle exterior, Stéphanie has an inner strength that guides her unswervingly towards her goals. Her career path is typical of a new generation of inspired and incredibly determined winegrowers. Stéphanie joined the Mouton Cadet community in 2020. It was a considered choice, driven by her constant quest for quality, the exacting standards she applies to the management of her vineyard, and an unshakeable resolve. She considers passion and a love for work well done to be key drivers. Mouton Cadet believes in the fervour of the highly motivated people who cultivate these unique terroirs. Stéphanie is a typical example of the boldness, dedication and commitment to quality that drive Mouton Cadet winegrowers, intent on creating fine wines and sharing their passion with the world.
Laurent Zecchini
Juillac Mouton Cadet RedLaurent Zecchini, a winegrower at Juillac who joined the Mouton Cadet community in 2022, has a 27-hectare vineyard planted with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes used to make Mouton Cadet Red. His vines are ideally situated, perched on hillsides overlooking the Dordogne river. As well as being a committed winegrower, Laurent is also an active member of the local community. As a local councillor, he devotes part of his life to his village and to improving the well-being of all. He is particularly keen to promote a spirit of community between vinegrowers and residents who live near vineyards. His time and energy are proof of his commitment to the community and his desire to help make the world a better place for everyone.
Quentin Terrigeol
Saint-Ciers-sur-Gironde Mouton Cadet White and Mouton Cadet RedQuentin Terrigeol, a winegrower at Saint-Ciers-sur-Gironde in the Côtes de Blaye appellation, loves his terroir. His vineyard benefits from the oceanic influence typical of the region as well as the distinctive Côtes de Blaye terroir, which brings subtle freshness and delicate refinement to the final Mouton Cadet blend. He joined the Mouton Cadet community in 2019 with 12 hectares of vines that produce Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. For Quentin, being a winegrower is not only about tending vines. It is a human adventure in which exchanges of know-how and the forging of human bonds are just as important as the wine itself. In his partnership with Mouton Cadet he finds a source of inspiration and a community of winegrowers who share the same passion. It is those relationships that give rise to high-quality wines, springing from the harmony between vines, expert knowledge and friendship.
Cédric Bégard
Laroque Mouton Cadet White and Mouton Cadet RedAt the head of a 21-hectare vineyard at Laroque in the Côtes-de-Bordeaux, Cédric Bégard stands out for his meticulous precision and perfectionism. The remarkable elegance of his red wines testifies to his passion for the expression of fruit. His hillside Semillons display exceptional concentration. Another part of his vineyard, beside Laromet Lake, gives his wines a distinctive freshness. Cédric has a deep love of his vines, of nature, of his life as a winegrower. For him, each day spent in the vineyard is a source of well-being and inspiration. Communion with nature leaves him in a state of dreamy, poetic contemplation that makes him even more demanding and precise in his day-to-day work.
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