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1979 red wine gift – 1979 Chateau Mouton Rothschild from Arden Fine Wines in London.
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Château Mouton Rothschild – From Marquis to Barons
Château Mouton Rothschild took its present name after Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild acquired it in 1853.
For many years, however, Mouton aroused little interest among its owners.
Moreover, they were unwilling to make the journey to a then-neglected region.
It was a red-letter day when, in 1922, Baron Philippe de Rothschild took in hand the destiny of the estate.
Then, in 1924, Baron Philippe decided to bottle all the wine at the château.
Previously, the merchants took the wine in barrels.
This decision, soon embraced by others, meant that the château had to increase its storage space.
Therefore the architect Charles Siclis designed the spectacular Grand Chai (Great Barrel Hall) at Mouton, which they built in 1926.
Château Mouton Rothschild 1979
The Château Mouton Rothschild 1979 is a medium-bodied, mature red Bordeaux wine from the Pauillac appellation, known for its distinctive label designed by Japanese artist Hisao Domoto.
This wine has complex aromas that open slowly to reveal notes of cedarwood, spice, tobacco, smoke, earth, and red plum.
Some reviewers also detect hints of mint, toasty, nutty, and cassis flavours.
It is refined and elegant on the palate, with a delicate, medium body and supple, silky tannins.
Flavours include red berry fruit, caramel, and leather, combining subtle notes with a balanced structure.
It’s mature, with a firm core but not much charm in its youth, though it has evolved into an enjoyable drink.
The 1979 Chateau Mouton Rothschild label was by Hisao Domoto (1928-2013).
He studied traditional Japanese painting before travelling to Europe in 1952. This introduced him to Western abstract painting and persuaded him to break with his earlier training.
His design for the 1979 Mouton Rothschild label is a brilliant example of his third period. This is the first label to have been commissioned from a Japanese artist.
You can find this 1979 red wine gift at Arden Fine Wines in London.
