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Ch. Mouton-Rothschild 1978 Pauillac 1er-Cru

Lot: 1656

Ch. Mouton-Rothschild 1978 Pauillac 1er-Cru

Winning Bid: £325
(Reserve has been met) This lot currently has: 4 bids

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Lot:
Winery: 
Chateau Mouton-Rothschild
Vintage: 
1978
Region: 
Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Cask Ageing: 
22 Months / New Oak
Bottled Strength: 
N/A
Bottle Size: 
75cl
product Details

Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1978 Pauillac 1er-Cru​

Chateau Mouton-Rothschild is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.  In spite of its prominence, the estate was listed as only a 2nd-Growth in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc - an injustice that was finally confirmed with their promotion to the exclusive rank of 1st-Growth in 1973.

The vineyards of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild are planted to 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot - a ratio to which their wine roughly follows with slight annual variation.

Interestingly, 1978 was the first occasion of Ch. Mouton-Rothschild featuring 2 different works of art on their front label.  The artist, Jean-Paul Riopelle submitted a pair of similar designs of the same representation to Baron Philippe de Rothschild for consideration; the Baron liked both and so created 2 labels for the same wine.

This bottle is in good condition: some cosmetic damage to label/seal; cork/closure secure, no leakage.

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