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Where to buy 1958 red wine – Château Mouton Rothschild 1958 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.
Château Mouton Rothschild 1958
The 1958 Chateau Mouton Rothschild label was by Salvador Dali (1904-1989).
Born in Catalonia, he discovered the “metaphysical painting” of De Chirico, who brought him into the Surrealist movement in 1928.
Later, he became one of its most notorious exponents, only to be expelled in 1931.
Humorous or horrific, erotic or mystical, academic pastiche or wildest fantasy, Dali’s subsequent work refuses to be categorised.
The charming sheep on the 1958 Mouton Rothschild label has all the innocent charm of a drawing by a child.
First published in 1977, Salvador Dalí’s book The Wines of Gala was a sequel to 1973’s Les Dîners de Gala.
The Wines of Gala has an introductory poem by Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild, for whom Dalí did the 1958 label, of a sketchily drawn sheep, which also features in one of the artworks in the book.
The critics did not highly regard the 1958 Bordeaux vintage upon its release.
However, wine enthusiasts have called the Mouton Rothschild from this year a “surprise” for its ageing potential and character.
Reviewers commonly note aromas of leather and tobacco leaf, with some highlighting subtle traces of vanilla and candied fruit.
The wine offers a refined and smooth experience on the palate, featuring gentle tannins and smoky notes on the finish.
Some tasters have detected faded fruit or cinnamon-like characteristics.
Finally, the wine presents itself as a medium-bodied option that is not overly heavy or complex.
You can buy Château Mouton Rothschild 1958 red wine from award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
