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Vintage | Wine 1974 |
Classification | Médoc - 1er Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Pauillac |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château Mouton Rothschild |
Country | France |
Mouton Rothschild is arguably one of the best-known wine estates in the world. In AOC Pauillac, since 1973 it has been First Classified Growth in the official classification of Bordeaux wines of 1855.
Bought in 1853 by Nathaniel de Rothschild, Brane Mouton became legendary under the name of Château Mouton-Rothschild. It is with the advent of Baron Philippe de Rothschild that Mouton really becomes the monumental 1er Cru that it is today. Mouton Rothschild 1945 and 1982 are among their finest vintages. In addition to the construction of cellars and buildings, and the accession to Premier Cru status, it is the passion of a lifetime rediscovered in action by this exceptional man.
Classified as a Second Classified Growth in 1855, Château Mouton Rothschild has been a Premier Classified Growth since 1973. Its motto "First not then, second not deign, Mouton am" thus became "First I am, second I was, Mouton does not change".
The elegance and magic of this wine have thus charmed the greatest contemporary artists who, each year, illustrate with their art the priceless wines of Mouton by creating an original work on the label. Château D'Armailhac and Château Clerc Milon follow in the footsteps of this quality concern of the Rothschild family.
The great vintages of Château Mouton Rothschild are: 1994, 1989, 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1970, 1966, 1962, 1961, 1959, 1955, 1953, 1949, 1947, 1945
>> See all the Crus Classés of Médoc classification in 1855
Châteauneuf du Pape
CHÂTEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION 1974
Pessac Leognan
Saint Emilion
Moulis
HENRI BONNEAU Réserve des Celestins 1974
Châteauneuf du Pape
DUBREUIL FONTAINE Clos du Roi 1974
Corton Clos du Roi
Hermitage Rouge
Pauillac
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1974
Saint Julien
Doctorwine (04-2016) I had not tasted such a convincing Mouton Rothschild like this in years. The red color is nicely intact with only a few brick notes on the edge. The aromas are decidedly bottle-aged with notes of underbrush, fine mushroom, black truffle and strong spice. Very peppery. The mouthfeel is intense, expressive, assorted and stimulated.
(09-2018) Still amazingly strong ruby, orange tones at the edge. Peat, whiskey, ash, charcoal, cool smoke on the nose, red cherries with more air and a spiciness that reminds me of a grassy Zincarlin from Ticino. The palate is accessible and soft, medium-bodied, melted tannins, well-integrated acidity supports. The wine is supple and shows a nice smoothness, appears almost full on the mid palate with notes of cranberries, blackberries and a stimulating spiciness in the finish. No, this Mouton is really not big. But this bottle showed a very nice balance in the context of its really not good fill level. If you still have bottles of it in the cellar, you should drink them up.
(11-2008) At first we were worried. Although the cork came out in one piece it was clearly saturated. Still, the fill level was up in the lower part of the neck. We had very low expectations for the wine as it's well out of it's drinking window. And so it was opened. The fragrance was surprisingly sweetand fruit forward, with no sign of vinegar. The initial taste, however, was entirely out of balance. First it tasted sour and after ten seconds or so in the mouth a strong taste of sweet cherries emerged. We decanted, and over an hour the wine emerged. Fun to drink, and far more life remaining than we expected. An excellent adventure.