1 dozen bottles per lot
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MOUTON ROTHSCHILD
In 1853 Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild bought Château Brane-Mouton and renamed it Mouton-Rothschild. In 1945 to celebrate the 'Année de la Victoire' Baron Philippe de Rothschild commissioned the artist Philippe Juillan to design the label which began the tradition of a different artist designing the label for each vintage that continues to this day (except for 1953 and 1977). Such famous names as Picasso, Kandinsky, Francis Bacon and Andy Warhol have featured and helped to strengthen the reputation of the Château. Artists have never been paid for their work instead being rewarded with bottles of Mouton-Rothschild. Château Mouton-Rothschild was elevated to First-Growth status in 1973.
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1985
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Levels: five bottom neck, six very top shoulder, one top shoulder; tissue wrapped prior to inspection, one very lightly tissue stained label
In original wooden cases
"Fresh, deep plum and currant fruit character on the nose - still vital, although now showing a bit of cigar leaf and spice on the nose. On the palate the wine is round, soft, elegant and fine, with nice length and a regal bearing." CC, August 2009 at a client dinner.
1 dozen bottles per lot
In 1853 Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild bought Château Brane-Mouton and renamed it Mouton-Rothschild. In 1945 to celebrate the 'Année de la Victoire' Baron Philippe de Rothschild commissioned the artist Philippe Juillan to design the label which began the tradition of a different artist designing the label for each vintage that continues to this day (except for 1953 and 1977). Such famous names as Picasso, Kandinsky, Francis Bacon and Andy Warhol have featured and helped to strengthen the reputation of the Château. Artists have never been paid for their work instead being rewarded with bottles of Mouton-Rothschild. Château Mouton-Rothschild was elevated to First-Growth status in 1973.
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1985
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Levels: five bottom neck, six very top shoulder, one top shoulder; tissue wrapped prior to inspection, one very lightly tissue stained label
In original wooden cases
"Fresh, deep plum and currant fruit character on the nose - still vital, although now showing a bit of cigar leaf and spice on the nose. On the palate the wine is round, soft, elegant and fine, with nice length and a regal bearing." CC, August 2009 at a client dinner.
1 dozen bottles per lot