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1981 red wine gift – 1981 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.
1981 red wine gift – Château Mouton Rothschild 1981
Wine enthusiasts highly regard the Château Mouton Rothschild 1981 as an elegant Pauillac red wine known for its complexity, featuring tasting notes of red fruits, spices, and leather.
Experts celebrate it as a First Growth (Premier Cru Classé) Bordeaux for its unique artist-designed label by Arman Fernandez.
Wine critics consider the 1981 vintage a solid, classic Bordeaux vintage, offering a mix of charm and elegance.
The wine presents an intense and complex bouquet of ripe black fruits, black currants, and cassis, with evolving notes of tobacco, cedarwood, leather, forest floor, and a subtle spicy nuance.
On the palate, it showcases a medium-body with a soft attack, well-integrated tannins, and balanced acidity.
It delivers a long, harmonious finish with hints of vanilla and chocolate.
The 1981 Chateau Mouton Rothschild label was by the painter and sculptor Arman Fernandez, known as Arman (1928-2005).
His coloured composition for the Mouton Rothschild 1981 label returns to a favourite theme – the exploded violin.
You can find this 1981 red wine gift at Arden Fine Wines in London.
