Among the most popular recent chateau mouton rothschild wines of collectors, are wines from the year 1995 to 2011. You could own oneofakind artwork on a chateau mouton. Chateau mouton rothschild balthus label 1993 from pauillac, bordeaux, france readers should note that this wine comes with two labels. In terms of red grapes, 80% is cabernet sauvignon, 10% cabernet franc, 8% merlot and 2% petit verdot. The original label, with its delicate yet unprovocative portrait nude of a preteenager by balthus, wa. Visit chateau mouton rothschild on your trip to pauillac. From one label to another, mouton rothschild has thus brought together some of the most celebrated artists of their day, including miro, chagall, braque. Ink was then applied and a roller transferred it to paper.
Last week, the wine labels that inspired this joining of the arts went on display at the corcoran gallery in washington in an exhibition titled mouton rothschild, paintings for the labels. This is a 1st edition hardback book with blue cloth covers in very good condition and the matching blue slipcase which is slightly worn. It was the smallest crop at mouton since 1969, even smaller than their 1991. As of 1945, each year the label for the vintage has been illustrated with the reproduction of an original artwork specially created for mouton rothschild by a contemporary artist. Hans erni chateau mouton rothschild label has not been affixed to a bottle clean label and crisp corners. Chateau mouton rothschild paintings for the labels 19451981 1st edition book. Now five of these highly collectable vintages are up for auction. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The 1987 chateau mouton rothschild specimen label by. In his book vintage wines, former head of christies wine department michael broadbent mw describes it as arguably one of the greatest vintages of the 20th century producing longlasting. Art and wine experience at chateau mouton rothschild wine paths.
The wine label as a work of art the new york times. Mouton rothschild paintings for the labels 19451981. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Original wine label chateaumouton rothschild 1970 chagall. Also on display are some of the designs for mouton rothschild wine labels. Chateau mouton rothschild paintings for the labels. Mouton rothschilds wine label artist series 2010 release and 201 2 u nve iling as we turn the calendar to a new year, we start the clock on a new vintage year for wines produced that are harvested from grapes during this calendar year. This book was published to coincide with the european opening of the exhibition, mouton rothschild. A history of wine labels a history of graphic design. Certain information is ordinarily included in the wine label, such as the country of origin, quality, type of wine, alcoholic degree, producer, bottler, or importer. Mouton rothschild paintings for the labels 19451981 for sale at. Chateau mouton rothschild pauillac 2020 all you need. Chateau moutonrothschild vintage wine labels by famous artists 1982 chateau moutonrothschild label by john huston. Order online, pick up in store, enjoy local delivery or ship items directly to you.
As the wine quality control director for the company i work for, an essential part of my job is to inspect and do the authentication of all the bottles we buy and sell also checking provenance and suppliers reliability and integrity, as well as being responsible for the quantity and quality of the stock and. Rare mouton rothschild artlabel vintages go to auction. The 20 mouton rothschild is the best of the medoc firstgrowths in this vintage. Rightbank and i gave you the example of laniote, a small property in saint emilion. The story behind mouton rothschild and its unique wine labels begins in 1924 when the winery defied bordeaux custom and begin bottling wines themselves, instead of.
After a first initiative, ahead of its time, with the poster artist jean carlu in 1924, baron philippe waited until 1945 to finally establish a tradition that would henceforth become the visual hallmark of mouton rothschild. For 70 years, chateau mouton rothschild, the bordeaux first growth, has been asking the foremost artists of the day to create the wine label for its vintage. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Great book with beautiful print of arts, with very good information about the rothschild wines and family. In the years leading up to the world war ii, the rothschild chateau continued to experiment with its wine labels. Mouton rothschild paintings for the labels 19451981 for. The estate includes 205 acres of vines at pauillac planted with cabernet sauvignon 77%, merlot 11%, cabernet franc 10% and petit verdot 2%. Unless you are interested in the vast collection of antiques and art pieces for the wine labels, you get better experience and value in tasting wines at other wineries. The estate has since expanded with more labels pushing mouton cadet further down its portfolio. Chateau mouton rothschild continues its wine tradition producing full bodied, flavorful wines for wine lovers and wine collectors.
This book concentrates on those done since the end of the second world war in 1945 and up to 1981. Since his death in 1988 the estate has been managed by his daughter, philippine. If you read my article a few months back, when i shared my story about working at morrys of naples while i was in college, youll understand the training i received from working there. Mouton rothschilds wine label artist series releases. Another interesting background story of chateau mouton rothschild labels and this time we are viewing read more. But when it comes to rothschild wine promotion, there is no competition whatsoever.
By 1798, lithography had been invented and wine labels could be printed in mass quantities. Mouton rothschild wine label art series unwindwine. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Later identifiers included carvings in the base of a pewter stand describing the region of the wine. The tour cost 30 euro per person including the tasting of one chateau mouton labelled wine, 40 if you want to add a second label. Cellar notes leather wine label and tasting journal with 20 label lift removers burgundy holds your tasting notes, ratings and labels bundle includes label lift label removers and helpful tips.
Famous for its bold, highquality red wine, mouton was the highestrated of all the french wines in the famous 1976 judgment of paris blind tasting. Painting for the labels 19451981 at the royal scottish academy, as part of of the 1983 edinburgh festival. Mouton rothschild artist labels have been produced by the worlds most famous contemporary artists, chagall 1970, dali 1958, picasso 1973. A history of wine labels found at a neolithic village site in iran, this jar was one of six vessels containing the remains of wine. With that bottle of 1918 mouton, what the label implies is that it came from the cellars of nicolas, frances largest commercial wine retailer. In the 1920s it began the practice of bottling the harvest at the estate itself, rather than shipping the. Mouton rothschild wine label art series a study in wine branding and marketing at some point invites a discussion of art label series featuring original or reproductions of. Chateau mouton rothschild the new museum and cellar. Wine labels are important sources of information for consumers since they tell the type and origin of the wine. Chateau mouton rothschild wine for sale value guide. Here is the whole collection of moutonrothschild labels from 1945 to 20 photo courtesy of. The ambition of making mouton a place of art and beauty can be seen everywhere. Paintings for the labels chateau mouton rothschild. Mouton rothschild has brought together some of the most celebrated artists of their day to draw the labels, including miro, chagall, braque, picasso, tapies, francis bacon, dali, balthus, jeff koons and even prince charles, the prince of wales.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Morrys had everything from wine to craft beers, plus. As of 1945, each year the label for the vintage has been illustrated with the reproduction of an original artwork specially created for mouton rothschild by a. Get the best deals on original collectible wine labels when you shop the largest online selection at. Following in chateau moutonrothschilds famous annual tradition, the newly unveiled label for the 2016 vintage features original artwork, and. They used to have a system in place where they would purchase large quantities of fine wine, and hold them in their cellars. The label is often the only resource a buyer has for evaluating the wine before purchasing it. Over the years a collection of works of art related to wine has been assembled such as the lead figure of bacchus, god of wine, by john cheere from about 1740. There is also sauvignon blanc, semillon and muscadelle, for the estates white wine. Chateau mouton rothschild little book of wonders laura ivill. In this extract from her new book, bordeaux legends, jane anson investigates mouton rothschilds unprecedented promotion to firstgrowth status. The labels bear witness to the marriage of wine and creativity celebrated in works of art from the wall paintings. Its based on 83% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot, and the rest cabernet franc and petit verdot, raised in new french oak. List of artists who have created a chateau mouton rothschild label.
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