Handford Wines

Since 1933, Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, located at Pauillac in the Médoc, has been motivated by a constant ambition: to make the world's finest wines, each in its own category, whether the châteaux wines for which it is responsible – the renowned Château Mouton Rothschild, a First Growth, and its distinguished lieutenants, Château Clerc Milon and Château d'Armailhac – or branded wines, like the famous Mouton Cadet. Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA has also exported its know-how beyond Bordeaux: to the Pays d'Oc, with a range of varietal wines and, more recently, Baron'arques; to California, with Opus One; and to Chile, with Almaviva. One of the key factors behind the company's undisputed success is the art of blending, which it practises with exceptional skill. Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, the majority shareholder of Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, works closely with the executive directors to maintain, modernise and develop the family business. As well as telling you more about the company, this site gives you access to databases, including tasting notes, Château Mouton Rothschild labels, etc., and offers a number of virtual tours. We hope you enjoy discovering the world of Baron Philippe de Rothschild.

The Wine

This wine continues to rate as one of our Chilean star performers. Certainly not seen extensively on the high street, the Rothschild winery has just released the 2006 red which is as always consistenty excellent quality - as it to be expected from this high profile operation. The Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon portion make for a lush, dense, concentrated wine with cassis, black berry spice and subtle sweet oak notes intermingling with cedary herbaceous hints of tobacco and wet leaves. Drinking beautifully now but certainly will improve in bottle over the next 2 to 3 years.

Single Bottle: £9.99

In a case of 12: £9.49