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Château Mouton-Rothschild
Château Mouton-Rothschild stands alone in its feat of being the only château of the 1855 Médoc Classification to change status. While this classification purported to consider only market prices in its framework, the exclusion of Mouton from the ranks of the four other premiers grand crus classés reeked of bias. The château was certainly of high pedigree, making its first appearance in a Christie's catalogue in 1834.
Overcoming the inertia of a system steeped in tradition, politics and tremendous wealth, Mouton was reclassified from a second to a first growth in 1973 after a 51 year campaign. Despite rumors that persist each year, no other has achieved a promotion or even demotion since.
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1982
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Levels: three bottom neck, three very top shoulder; lightly bin soiled labels, lightly corroded capsules, Distributor tax paid neck tags
"Mission figs and violets: black fruit character with a floral element giving an impression of burnt edges. The wine is sexy, rich, spicy and soft on the palate. Did I say rich? Full body, wonderful balance and great length. Stupendous." CC. tasted Oct 2008
6 bottles per lot
Château Mouton-Rothschild stands alone in its feat of being the only château of the 1855 Médoc Classification to change status. While this classification purported to consider only market prices in its framework, the exclusion of Mouton from the ranks of the four other premiers grand crus classés reeked of bias. The château was certainly of high pedigree, making its first appearance in a Christie's catalogue in 1834.
Overcoming the inertia of a system steeped in tradition, politics and tremendous wealth, Mouton was reclassified from a second to a first growth in 1973 after a 51 year campaign. Despite rumors that persist each year, no other has achieved a promotion or even demotion since.
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1982
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Levels: three bottom neck, three very top shoulder; lightly bin soiled labels, lightly corroded capsules, Distributor tax paid neck tags
"Mission figs and violets: black fruit character with a floral element giving an impression of burnt edges. The wine is sexy, rich, spicy and soft on the palate. Did I say rich? Full body, wonderful balance and great length. Stupendous." CC. tasted Oct 2008
6 bottles per lot
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Charles Antin, MW