Mouton rothschild paintings for the labels 19451981 for. Chateau mouton rothschild the new museum and cellar. There is also sauvignon blanc, semillon and muscadelle, for the estates white wine. 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.
Rare mouton rothschild artlabel vintages go to auction. Chateau mouton rothschild little book of wonders laura ivill. Chateau mouton rothschild balthus label 1993 from pauillac, bordeaux, france readers should note that this wine comes with two labels. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The label is often the only resource a buyer has for evaluating the wine before purchasing it. 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.
This is a 1st edition hardback book with blue cloth covers in very good condition and the matching blue slipcase which is slightly worn. In this extract from her new book, bordeaux legends, jane anson investigates mouton rothschilds unprecedented promotion to firstgrowth status. In the years leading up to the world war ii, the rothschild chateau continued to experiment with its wine labels. 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. 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. You could own oneofakind artwork on a chateau mouton. They used to have a system in place where they would purchase large quantities of fine wine, and hold them in their cellars. Following in chateau moutonrothschilds famous annual tradition, the newly unveiled label for the 2016 vintage features original artwork, and. 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. Chateau mouton rothschild pauillac 2020 all you need. From one label to another, mouton rothschild has thus brought together some of the most celebrated artists of their day, including miro, chagall, braque. Another interesting background story of chateau mouton rothschild labels and this time we are viewing read more. List of artists who have created a chateau mouton rothschild label.
Mouton rothschild paintings for the labels 19451981. Chateau mouton rothschild wine for sale value guide. 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. 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. 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. Now five of these highly collectable vintages are up for auction. Only 45% of the crop made it into the final blend of 89% cabernet sauvignon, 7% merlot and 4% cabernet franc. 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. 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. 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. With that bottle of 1918 mouton, what the label implies is that it came from the cellars of nicolas, frances largest commercial wine retailer. 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.
The estate includes 205 acres of vines at pauillac planted with cabernet sauvignon 77%, merlot 11%, cabernet franc 10% and petit verdot 2%. The ambition of making mouton a place of art and beauty can be seen everywhere. But when it comes to rothschild wine promotion, there is no competition whatsoever. Among the most popular recent chateau mouton rothschild wines of collectors, are wines from the year 1995 to 2011. Get the best deals on original collectible wine labels when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Wine labels are important sources of information for consumers since they tell the type and origin of the wine. Also on display are some of the designs for mouton rothschild wine labels. This book was published to coincide with the european opening of the exhibition, mouton rothschild. 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. In terms of red grapes, 80% is cabernet sauvignon, 10% cabernet franc, 8% merlot and 2% petit verdot. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Rightbank and i gave you the example of laniote, a small property in saint emilion. Its based on 83% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot, and the rest cabernet franc and petit verdot, raised in new french oak. Chateau mouton rothschild paintings for the labels. The wine label as a work of art the new york times. Art and wine experience at chateau mouton rothschild wine paths. Original wine label chateaumouton rothschild 1970 chagall. The estate has since expanded with more labels pushing mouton cadet further down its portfolio. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. 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. Chateau moutonrothschild vintage wine labels by famous artists 1982 chateau moutonrothschild label by john huston.
Since his death in 1988 the estate has been managed by his daughter, philippine. Here is the whole collection of moutonrothschild labels from 1945 to 20 photo courtesy of. The original label, with its delicate yet unprovocative portrait nude of a preteenager by balthus, wa. 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. Later identifiers included carvings in the base of a pewter stand describing the region of the wine. 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. A history of wine labels a history of graphic design. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Ink was then applied and a roller transferred it to paper. Artists have never been paid for their work, but have received mouton rothschild wine. Wine estate chateau mouton rothschild is teaming up with the. 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.
On display are the famous wine labels dating back to the very first one created. Paintings for the labels chateau mouton rothschild. Visit chateau mouton rothschild on your trip to pauillac. This book concentrates on those done since the end of the second world war in 1945 and up to 1981. Order online, pick up in store, enjoy local delivery or ship items directly to you. Great book with beautiful print of arts, with very good information about the rothschild wines and family. The 1987 chateau mouton rothschild specimen label by. The 20 mouton rothschild is the best of the medoc firstgrowths in this vintage. Hans erni chateau mouton rothschild label has not been affixed to a bottle clean label and crisp corners. The labels bear witness to the marriage of wine and creativity celebrated in works of art from the wall paintings.
Mouton rothschilds wine label artist series releases. Chateau mouton rothschild continues its wine tradition producing full bodied, flavorful wines for wine lovers and wine collectors. Chateau mouton rothschild paintings for the labels 19451981 1st edition book. By 1798, lithography had been invented and wine labels could be printed in mass quantities. Mouton rothschild paintings for the labels 19451981 for sale at. Mouton rothschild wine label art series unwindwine. In the 1920s it began the practice of bottling the harvest at the estate itself, rather than shipping the. Mouton rothschild artist labels have been produced by the worlds most famous contemporary artists, chagall 1970, dali 1958, picasso 1973. It was the smallest crop at mouton since 1969, even smaller than their 1991. 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. Morrys had everything from wine to craft beers, plus. 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.