Ended 21 November 2023

1981 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Premier Grand Cru Classe 75cl

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Lot 172980

1981 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Premier Grand Cru Classe 75cl

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Currency Estimate

EUR €408.57

Lot Information

Bottler

Chateau Bottled

Classification

Red Wine

Country

France

Region

Pauillac

Strength

12%

Style

Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot

Vintage

1981

Mouton Rothschild Auction

Bordeaux Wine Auction

Bottle Auction

Description

A bottle of Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1981 from Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation, featuring a label by painter and sculptor Arman Fernandez (1928-2005).

Please note, there is no ABV stated on the label.

Despite its market prices equalling that of Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Mouton Rothschild was excluded from the First Growth status under the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Baron Philippe de Rothschild called this a 'monstrous injustice', and some believe the Château was excluded as it had recently been purchased by an Englishman, so was no longer under French ownership.

After intense lobbying, Château Mouton Rothschild was elevated to First Growth status in 1973, leading to a change in motto, from 'Premier ne puis, second ne daigne, Mouton suis' ('First, I cannot be. Second, I do not deign to be. Mouton I am'), to 'Premier je suis, Second je fus, Mouton ne change' ('First, I am. Second, I used to be. Mouton does not change').

This 1981 Chateau Mouton Rothschild sold at our online auction for £330

Condition

Please see images for fill level and label condition. Note general wear. Please note, this appears to have leaked in the past, but is not currently leaking.

The Whisky.Auction team has inspected this lot and found it to be suitable for sale. However, please note the absence of a condition statement does not imply that this lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing. We cannot guarantee that the contents of this bottle will be free from the effects of age, cork taint, oxidation or other faults. Older bottles often contain sediment. Wines are more fragile than spirits and older wines may be listed, at our discretion, for their historical interest rather than their drinkability. We can in no way guarantee that they are still within their plateau of maturity or to the buyer’s taste.

This bottle does not appear to be leaking. While we take every care to pack bottles securely we cannot guarantee that old corks and closures will not leak in transit.

Fill Level

Base of neck

Approx. shipping weight

1.50kg
Delivery charges

VAT Applicable