2012 Domaine de Baron'Arques Limoux Languedoc 750 ml

Bordeaux Royalty: "An Estate to Watch!"

Collectors salivate at the mention of Mouton Rothschild or Opus One — two of the world’s most storied wineries, both bearing the mark of the legendary Rothschild family. This marks a rare shot at a wine blessed with perfect Rothschild genes — at a fraction of the regular price. From the Rothschilds’ stellar Languedoc winery Domaine de Baron’Arques, this plush Merlot-based blend was created with the help of top hands from Mouton Rothschild and Opus One. “The 2012 Limoux knocks it out of the park,” says Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, pinning on 93 points. “This is an estate to watch!” near half-off at $29.99 per bottle — a deal of the highest magnitude.

Château Mouton Rothschild and Opus One. Two of the most iconic wineries ever created — both a part of the remarkable Rothschild family legacy. When the Baron passed away, the Baroness became the steward of the family name and business.

In the late 1990s, the Baroness moved to acquire property in Languedoc-Roussillon. Why? An hour inland from the Mediterranean, the elevation in Limoux is higher, the air cooler than the rest of Languedoc. Most importantly, the rocky soil, rich in limestone and schist, is a dead ringer for Pomerol. Thanks to the confluence of le vent Cers (the bone-dry wind from the east) and balmy Mediterranean breezes, Merlot would ripen slowly and gracefully, tannins growing ever finer.

The Baroness assembled an A-team from the top talents at Mouton, Opus One, and Almaviva to reform the estate, implementing world-class viticultural practices and a new state-of-the-art cellar. Grenache was ripped out, replaced with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. The rich, yet exquisitely precise Limoux brings her unmatched instincts to the forefront.