Philippe Dhalluin of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild
Philippe Dhalluin of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild
(Image credit: Philippe Dhalluin of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild)

The veteren oenologist of Bordeaux's venerable first growth, Chateau Mouton-Rothschild, discusses the coming harvest with Panos Kakaviatos.

Dhalluin has his fingers crossed: he’s optimistic at the moment thanks to a run of good weather at the end of August and the beginning of September.

The grapes are showing good levels of potential alcohol with at least two weeks to go before harvest. The Merlot is at 13% and the Cabernet at 12%, levels of acidity are goo – but the tannins must mature before picking.

Written by Panos Kakaviatos

Panos Kakaviatos
Panos Kakaviatos
Decanter Magazine, Wine Writer and DWWA Judge 2019
Panos Kakaviatos has been a published wine writer since 2001, writing in internationally recognized media including Decanter, but also Harpers Wine & Spirit, Meiningers Wine Business International and The World of Fine Wine.