Lot 68
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1955
Closed11 December 2007
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Recently removed from excellent cellarage
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1955
Pauillac, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled
Good appearance. Levels: one upper/top and one mid-shoulder
Tasting note: A spectacular wine probably at its opulent best in the 1980s. In fact it was a bit of a slow starter, and in 1961, I described it as 'loaded', needing time, and 'very expensive at 36 shillings (just under 2 pounds) a bottle. The 16 notes I made in the 1960s and 1970s followed its evolution, in particular the build up of its intense characteristic cassis fragrance. Most recently, a richly coloured, fully mature magnum with good crisp fruit, vivacity and dry finish. Last noted at Peter Ziegler's outstanding tasting at the Schlosshotel Erbach, Germany, Dec 1995 ***** (Not to be confused with Rheingau's Erbach). Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine
2 half-bottles per lot
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1955
Pauillac, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled
Good appearance. Levels: one upper/top and one mid-shoulder
Tasting note: A spectacular wine probably at its opulent best in the 1980s. In fact it was a bit of a slow starter, and in 1961, I described it as 'loaded', needing time, and 'very expensive at 36 shillings (just under 2 pounds) a bottle. The 16 notes I made in the 1960s and 1970s followed its evolution, in particular the build up of its intense characteristic cassis fragrance. Most recently, a richly coloured, fully mature magnum with good crisp fruit, vivacity and dry finish. Last noted at Peter Ziegler's outstanding tasting at the Schlosshotel Erbach, Germany, Dec 1995 ***** (Not to be confused with Rheingau's Erbach). Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine
2 half-bottles per lot
Recently removed from excellent cellarage
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1955
Pauillac, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled
Good appearance. Levels: one upper/top and one mid-shoulder
Tasting note: A spectacular wine probably at its opulent best in the 1980s. In fact it was a bit of a slow starter, and in 1961, I described it as 'loaded', needing time, and 'very expensive at 36 shillings (just under 2 pounds) a bottle. The 16 notes I made in the 1960s and 1970s followed its evolution, in particular the build up of its intense characteristic cassis fragrance. Most recently, a richly coloured, fully mature magnum with good crisp fruit, vivacity and dry finish. Last noted at Peter Ziegler's outstanding tasting at the Schlosshotel Erbach, Germany, Dec 1995 ***** (Not to be confused with Rheingau's Erbach). Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine
2 half-bottles per lot
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1955
Pauillac, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled
Good appearance. Levels: one upper/top and one mid-shoulder
Tasting note: A spectacular wine probably at its opulent best in the 1980s. In fact it was a bit of a slow starter, and in 1961, I described it as 'loaded', needing time, and 'very expensive at 36 shillings (just under 2 pounds) a bottle. The 16 notes I made in the 1960s and 1970s followed its evolution, in particular the build up of its intense characteristic cassis fragrance. Most recently, a richly coloured, fully mature magnum with good crisp fruit, vivacity and dry finish. Last noted at Peter Ziegler's outstanding tasting at the Schlosshotel Erbach, Germany, Dec 1995 ***** (Not to be confused with Rheingau's Erbach). Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine
2 half-bottles per lot
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