Additional Information
| Goes well with | Beef, Game, Lamb, Roast Meats |
|---|---|
| Country/Region | France, France/Bordeaux |
| Grape type | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Drinking style | Soft, round, elegant |
Details
The origins of Mouton Cadet date back to 1930, a few years after the mis-start of another second wine known ironically enough as Carruades de Mouton. The success of Mouton Cadet meant that grapes were quickly brought in from other vineyards to boost production, first from Pauillac and then from neighbouring appellations. Apart from a small halt during World War II, the wine has grown steadily since, taking on grapes from more appellations as it did so, and finally signing up to the AOC Bordeaux appellation in 1947, as it had long since lost the ability to be classified as AOC Pauillac. In fact today, for all the Mouton Cadet wines except the AOC Medoc (made by 12 producers in the northern reaches of the peninsula), not a single vineyard is located in the Medoc. And not a single vineyard is owned by DBPR; all wine is bought in once fully vinified from 350 producers who are located over 2,200 hectares of vines entirely on the Right Bank, mainly in Entre deux Mers and the Cotes de Bordeaux.
