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Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1959
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Slightly stained label. Level mid-shoulder
Tasting Note: 'Magnificence piled upon magnificence' is what I wrote in 1991, and it still applies. Tasted on over two dozen occasions starting in March 1963, only one less than first rate. Initially deep but not as black or vivid as Latour, it held its colour unwaveringly until the 1990s, yet always rich, with a touch of ruby. But hang the colour, it is the bouquet and flavour which makes this one of the most exhilarating, one of the greatest, vintages of Mouton. At Weinart's blind tasting in 1994 it just beat the '61 and earned my highest marks of the entire tasting, particularly noticing its harmony and 'tea chest of spice' on the nose, and fabulous flavour. Spice, eucalyptus, noted again, and its crisp vivacity aiding and abetting the bouquet - the finest wine at pre-sale tastings in New York in 1996 and 1999. (Christie's wine-buff clients are treated to seriously fine wines before each auction). Jousting with Latour '59 at the Hatchlands dinner in Surrey, it had a glowing immediacy of bouquet and fabulous intensity of flavour. A bravura performance in aid of the Russian National Orchestra. Most recently, a perfect bottle at yet another superb Hardy Rodenstock event. Last tasted March 2001 ***** and will go on M.B.
1 bottle per lot
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Slightly stained label. Level mid-shoulder
Tasting Note: 'Magnificence piled upon magnificence' is what I wrote in 1991, and it still applies. Tasted on over two dozen occasions starting in March 1963, only one less than first rate. Initially deep but not as black or vivid as Latour, it held its colour unwaveringly until the 1990s, yet always rich, with a touch of ruby. But hang the colour, it is the bouquet and flavour which makes this one of the most exhilarating, one of the greatest, vintages of Mouton. At Weinart's blind tasting in 1994 it just beat the '61 and earned my highest marks of the entire tasting, particularly noticing its harmony and 'tea chest of spice' on the nose, and fabulous flavour. Spice, eucalyptus, noted again, and its crisp vivacity aiding and abetting the bouquet - the finest wine at pre-sale tastings in New York in 1996 and 1999. (Christie's wine-buff clients are treated to seriously fine wines before each auction). Jousting with Latour '59 at the Hatchlands dinner in Surrey, it had a glowing immediacy of bouquet and fabulous intensity of flavour. A bravura performance in aid of the Russian National Orchestra. Most recently, a perfect bottle at yet another superb Hardy Rodenstock event. Last tasted March 2001 ***** and will go on M.B.
1 bottle per lot
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