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Best 1961 Bordeaux – Château Mouton Rothschild 1961 from award-winning 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 from the English branch of the famous dynasty 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.
Consequently, it was a red-letter day when, in 1922, Baron Philippe de Rothschild, barely 20 years old and the great-grandson of Baron Nathaniel, took in hand the destiny of the estate.
Then, in 1924, Baron Philippe decided to bottle all the wine at the château.
Hitherto, the merchants took the wine in barrels.
This decision, soon embraced by others, meant that the château had to increase its storage space.
The architect Charles Siclis designed the spectacular Grand Chai (Great Barrel Hall) at Mouton, which they built in 1926.
Best 1961 Bordeaux – Château Mouton Rothschild 1961
The 1961 Chateau Mouton Rothschild label was by Georges Mathieu (1921-2012).
The self-proclaimed creator of “Lyrical Abstraction”, he invented a wild, fantastic system of signs that he sees as the expression of his own inner primordial violence.
“Painting”, he wrote, “has to be an act” – a battle with the canvas.
He has also experimented in poster design, furniture and jewelry.
The explosive dynamism of his work for the 1961 Mouton Rothschild label is in typical Mathieu style.
The Château Mouton Rothschild 1961 is a legendary First Growth Bordeaux from the Pauillac appellation, celebrated as one of the greatest wines of the stellar 1961 vintage.
This vintage is known for its incredible concentration, depth, and potential for long-term ageing.
Notably, it is full-bodied, rich, and intense, with sweet, concentrated fruit.
Moreover, it is notable for its exceptional balance and plush, opulent texture.
You can find the best 1961 Bordeaux at award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
