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Where to buy 1960 red wine – Château Mouton Rothschild 1960 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 1960
The 1960 Château Mouton Rothschild is a red wine from the Pauillac appellation in Bordeaux, France.
The wine was produced when Mouton Rothschild was still a Second Growth estate; it was elevated to First Growth status in 1973.
As with every vintage since 1945, the 1960 bottle features a unique label created by a famous artist.
The Cubist artist Jacques Villon designed the 1960 label, which depicts birds flying above geometric vines.
The wine’s colour is mature but lively – a lovely colour.
It has a “clean nose” with notes of cassis, cedar, and mint, evoking the classic Pauillac style.
The wine can be surprisingly fine, with notes of tea, spices, and charred wood.
it can be enjoyed with rich, flavourful food.
Suggested pairings include duck, beef, and game.
Where to buy 1960 red wine – award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
