1998 Chateau Mouton Rothschild (1.5 L)

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1998 Chateau Mouton Rothschild. Pauillac, France. Magnum / 1.5L.

Although the Rothschild family has controlled their celebrated chateau since 1853, the modern story of Chateau Mouton Rothschild begins in 1924. It was then that the young Baron Philippe Rothschild insisted on bottling all his wine at the estate, an unusual move at the time but now an all but universal practice. The reforms instituted by the Baron led to international accolades and a massive following. Despite the widespread renown, Chateau Mouton Rothschild wasn’t granted First Growth status until 1973, the first change in classification since the scheme’s inception in 1855. Since 1945, each vintage's label has featured work by a famous contemporary artist. Past labels have included Picasso, Dalí, and Miró, making Mouton Rothschild bottles works of art in themselves. Chateau Mouton isn’t just an elegant wine and beautiful bottle; it can form the focal point of any serious wine collection. It can mean the difference between having a good wine collection and having a great one.