Château Mouton Rothschild
Château Mouton Rothschild

Château Mouton Rothschild

Mouton Rothschild is undoubtedly one of the most well-known wine estates in the world. In the Pauillac AOC, it has been a Premier Cru Classé (First Growth) in the official 1855 Bordeaux wine classification since 1973 (formerly a Second Growth in the classification).

Its motto 'Premier ne puis, second ne daigne, Mouton suis' (First I cannot be, second I do not deign to be, Mouton I am) has thus become 'Premier je suis, second je fus, Mouton ne change' (First I am, second I was, Mouton does not change). The vineyard, beautifully situated on the slope of a small 40m hill, extends over deep gravel soils on limestone subsoil. The grape varieties consist of Cabernet Sauvignon (80%), Merlot (16%), Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petit Verdot (1%). The elegance and magic of this wine have thus charmed the greatest contemporary artists who, each year, illustrate Mouton's priceless wines by creating an original artwork for the label.

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"The long blonde stone facade overlooks the ocean of vines", evokes the prestigious Château Mouton Rothschild, one of the most famous wine estates in the world. Located in the Northwest of Bordeaux, on the edge of the Médoc peninsula, the château extends over 90 hectares of vines planted on exceptional terroir. For over a century, the Rothschild family has managed to elevate the quality of its wines to the pinnacle of viticultural excellence, making Château Mouton Rothschild a symbol of prestige and elegance.

  

What is the history of Château Mouton Rothschild?

 

It was in 1853 that Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild purchased Château Brane-Mouton at auction, with the intention of serving his own wine to his prestigious guests. This wine estate is located in the Médoc, in Pauillac, and was renamed Château Mouton Rothschild in honor of its new owner.

 

Château Mouton Rothschild became famous for the quality of its wines at the beginning of the 20th century and was classified as a First Growth in 1924. Under the direction of Philippe de Rothschild, the estate became one of the most prestigious in the world. Upon Baron Philippe's passing, his daughter Baroness Philippine de Rothschild (1933-2014) inherited the Château.

 

Today, the estate continues to produce high-quality wines, making Château Mouton Rothschild one of the most expensive and prestigious wines in the world. It is now run by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild's three children: Camille Sereys de Rothschild, Philippe Sereys de Rothschild and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild, who are committed to perpetuating the pursuit of excellence championed by their mother.

  

What are the characteristics of Château Mouton Rothschild?

 

Château Mouton Rothschild is located in the Northwest of Bordeaux, on the edge of the Médoc peninsula, on a terroir of 90 hectares. The Médoc vineyard, which dates back to Roman times, currently has an area of approximately 16,500 hectares. Backed by the Northern tip of the Landes forest, it benefits from the mildness of the oceanic climate while being protected from its excesses.

 

The soil is poor, even unsuitable for any cultivation, except for producing the world's greatest wines. It consists of "graves", pebbles and gravel that retain the sun's heat, with a marl-limestone subsoil. The vines are planted on gently rolling hillocks that promote natural drainage and sun exposure. The red wines produced are elegant, powerful, rich in tannins and suitable for long aging.

 

Moreover, the hillocks are often where the best vines are planted, giving their names to certain famous châteaux including Mouton Rothschild. The name "Mouton" probably comes from "mothon", which meant a raised piece of land in old French.

  

The visual signature of Mouton Rothschild

 

To celebrate the Allies' victory and mark his return to his lands, Baron Philippe asked artist Philippe Jullian to illustrate the Mouton Rothschild label: the V for Victory was displayed on the bottles, and it was a total success. Since then, each vintage's label has been illustrated by the reproduction of an original artwork, specially created for Mouton by a contemporary artist such as Picasso, Francis Bacon, Dali, Jeff Koons and even Prince Charles of England.

   

What are the best vintages of Château Mouton Rothschild?

   

The best vintages are as follows: 1929, 1945, 1959, 1961, 1982, 1986, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2019.

   

What is the second wine of Château Mouton Rothschild?

 

In 1993, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild created Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild, a Second Wine that quickly found its place in the market. Le Petit Mouton is generally produced from the youngest vines and is crafted with the same care as the Grand Vin.

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