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Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1970 Red Wine

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
Level high-shoulder

Bottle size: 75cl

Price:

£395.00

12 In Stock

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Description

1970 Château Mouton Rothschild
A Mature First Growth from a Classic Bordeaux Vintage

The 1970 Château Mouton Rothschild is a magnificent mature Pauillac from one of Bordeaux’s most respected vintages of the era. Produced during a warm and successful growing season, the wine combines the opulence and flamboyance associated with Mouton Rothschild with the structure and longevity expected from a First Growth Bordeaux.

Now over five decades old, the wine has evolved into an intensely complex and tertiary expression of mature claret. The nose is deeply aromatic, revealing layers of cedar, cigar box, graphite, leather, dried blackcurrant, forest floor, and exotic spice, alongside subtle earthy nuances and hints of truffle. Beneath the mature character, traces of dark fruit still remain, giving the wine remarkable depth and vitality for its age.

On the palate, the 1970 Mouton Rothschild is refined, harmonious, and beautifully resolved, with silky tannins supporting flavours of cassis, tobacco, dried fruits, spice, and savoury earthiness. The richness and concentration of the vintage remain evident, while the wine’s mature complexity and elegance take centre stage. The finish is long, layered, and graceful, displaying the aristocratic structure and unmistakable personality that define great mature Mouton.

The 1970 vintage produced wines with impressive concentration and ageing potential, and well-stored bottles continue to offer a compelling and highly rewarding drinking experience today. As with all mature Bordeaux, provenance and storage conditions remain critically important to the wine’s condition and enjoyment.

Serving & Pairing Recommendations

Given its age, the wine should be stood upright well in advance and decanted carefully to remove sediment while avoiding excessive aeration. Serving at 16–18°C will allow its mature aromas and subtle complexities to fully express themselves.

The 1970 Château Mouton Rothschild pairs beautifully with roast lamb, beef Wellington, venison, duck, wild mushroom dishes, or mature hard cheeses. It is also a superb contemplative wine to enjoy slowly on its own.

Château Mouton Rothschild is one of Bordeaux’s most iconic wine estates, located in the Pauillac appellation of the Médoc. Elevated to First Growth status in 1973, the estate is renowned for producing some of the world’s most powerful, opulent, and long-lived Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines. Famous for its annual artist-designed labels and uncompromising pursuit of quality, Mouton Rothschild combines richness, concentration, and exotic complexity with exceptional ageing potential, securing its place among the greatest wines of Bordeaux.

Condition

Level high-shoulder, Slight damp affect to label slight glue banding.

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