Ratings & Tasting Notes:
94 points Wine Spectator
Super-refined 1983 Bordeaux with an excellent deep ruby color and intense cigar-box, plum and berry aromas and flavors; there’s even a hint of mint. It’s full-bodied but very reserved in style with fine tannins and a seductively long finish. (JS)
93 points James Suckling
Review Date: 10/2015
This is a forgotten vintage for Mouton. There are pretty aromas of sweet Thai basil along with Asian plums. Full, soft and fruity. You might say it’s almost jammy– but it’s also so round and gorgeous.
93 points Wine Advocate
Review Date: 10/2008
Tasted single blind at the Fine Wine Experience horizontal in London. A deep garnet core with a thin tawny rim. The nose is a little lean compared to some of the other wines, slightly tinny but coalesces returning to the glass after twenty minutes, building some gorgeous tobacco and graphite scents with hints of cooked meat. The palate is high-toned on the entry, a little tarry with a smooth, almost creamy texture. (NM)
Cult Wines International Notes:
Château Mouton Rothschild is one of the most famous and prestigious wineries in the world, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate is celebrated for producing one of the most sought-after and collectible Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines.
The winery’s history is intertwined with a legendary rebellion against the established order. In the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Mouton Rothschild was controversially ranked as a Second Growth, despite its reputation for quality. For over a century, the owner, Baron Philippe de Rothschild, campaigned tirelessly with the famous motto: “First, I cannot be. Second, I do not deign to be. Mouton, I am.” This led to a monumental achievement in 1973 when the classification was revised, and Mouton was elevated to the status of a First Growth, the only change to the original 1855 classification.
Beyond its winemaking prowess, Mouton Rothschild is also famous for its annual tradition of commissioning a different renowned artist to design the label for each vintage. This practice began in 1945 and has featured works from a who’s who of modern art, including Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Andy Warhol, and Jeff Koons. These unique labels have made each vintage a piece of collectible art, adding to the wine’s allure and value. The estate’s wines are known for their power, complexity, and incredible longevity, often described as having concentrated black fruit, cassis, and cigar box notes that evolve beautifully with age.
Bottle Size:
750 mL
Storage History:
Always stored on its side in a climate-controlled cellar.
Condition:
Please note: The bottle shown is the exact bottle being sold.
Label has some damage as shown. Excellent fill level & capsule condition.
