Mouton Rothschild 1960
Mouton Rothschild 1960 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Pauillac, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £600.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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One of the famous wines in the world, Château Mouton Rothschild is located in Pauillac, around 30 miles north-west of Bordeaux. The château pioneered the idea of bottling their own wine in the 1920s while other properties were still selling and exporting in barrel. A Second Growth until 1972, the winery was officially elevated to the highest rank of Bordeaux classification in 1973 after much campaigning by the famous Baron Philippe de Rothschild. Alongside the quality of the wine, the château is also famous for the commissioning of world famous artists to create the labels with a new design featuring each year. The label artwork in 1960 was by renowned Cubist painter, Jacques Villon.