The first-ever vintage of the joint project between Napa Valley`s Robert Mondavi and the Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux, the wine was produced under the combined direction of Tim Mondavi, and Lucien Sionneau, the winemaker of Mouton, at the Robert Mondavi Winery. Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Cabernet Franc 16%, and Merlot 4% aged fro 24 months in new French oak. A wine of resilience and finesse, described as having excellent balance, with a delicate but firm structure.