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1997 red wine gift – 1997 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.
1997 red wine gift – Château Mouton Rothschild 1997
The Château Mouton Rothschild 1997 earns high regard as a full-bodied Pauillac red wine.
Wine enthusiasts praise its elegance, approachability, and unique label art by Niki de Saint Phalle.
It showcases notes of black fruit, leather, and spices and experts generally consider it to be in its prime drinking window.
The 1997 vintage stands out as a relatively early-maturing Mouton Rothschild that offers considerable charm and a softer profile compared to more assertive vintages.
Wine critics regard it as a very successful wine for the vintage.
Niki de Saint Phalle (1930-2002) created the Mouton Rothschild 1997 label.
She was born at Neuilly-sur-Seine in France and grew up in New York, where her parents lived.
From the sun to the plate, taking in a sensual mouth and an outstretched hand,
Niki de Saint Phalle’s composition for the Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1997 label presents a sparkling, festive allegory of the pleasures of the table.
But instead of the traditional apple, this serpent, more wine-loving than malign, offers Eve a bottle…
Arden Fine Wines in London provides this 1997 red wine gift.
