{"product_id":"1998-chateau-mouton-rothschild-750ml","title":"1998 Chateau Mouton Rothschild 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Ratings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19\/20 – La Revue du Vin de France\u003cbr\u003e17.5\/20 – Jancis Robinson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97 pts – Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e95 pts – Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider\u003cbr\u003e95 pts – Jeannie Cho Lee MW\u003cbr\u003e94 pts – Gismondi on Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined vintage from Château Mouton Rothschild, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac, the 1998 combines power and precision from a challenging yet rewarding year.\u003cbr\u003eHarvested between 28 September and 6 October, the blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc reflects the estate’s mastery in balancing richness, structure, and elegance.\u003cbr\u003eThe 1998 label was created by Rufino Tamayo, the celebrated Mexican artist, whose work “Brindis” evokes a luminous toast beneath the sun — a tribute to life, colour, and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep purple-red colour with youthful brightness.\u003cbr\u003eThe nose opens with aromas of black fruit, cassis, leather, and graphite, evolving into notes of mocha, spice, and tobacco.\u003cbr\u003eOn the palate, it is full-bodied, concentrated, and silky, displaying layers of ripe plum, blackberry, and cedar.\u003cbr\u003eFine-grained tannins lead to a long, poised finish marked by freshness and mineral depth.\u003cbr\u003eA classic Mouton that marries opulence with finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClimatic Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage of contrasts:\u003cbr\u003eEarly budding and a hot, dry summer encouraged ripening, while rain in September and October demanded meticulous vineyard and cellar selection.\u003cbr\u003eDespite these challenges, the resulting fruit offered exceptional aromatic intensity and structure, producing wines of great longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Technical Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppellation: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassification: 1er Grand Cru Classé\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Merlot 12%, Cabernet Franc 2%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: 28 September – 6 October 1998\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 12.5% vol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation: French oak barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker: Patrick Léon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwnership: Baroness Philippine de Rothschild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eArt \u0026amp; Legacy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel Artist: Rufino Tamayo (1899–1991)\u003cbr\u003eA master of Mexican modernism, Tamayo’s art fuses pre-Columbian heritage with modern expressionism.\u003cbr\u003eHis posthumous design for the 1998 vintage, “Brindis”, depicts a toast beneath a radiant sun — transforming a simple gesture into a universal celebration of vitality and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with ribeye steak, roast lamb, or duck breast with Béarnaise sauce.\u003cbr\u003ePairs beautifully with earthy dishes like mushroom risotto or truffle-infused beef.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736098337131,"sku":"SK41538833","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/1998ChateauMoutonRothschild750ml.png?v=1780390136","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/1998-chateau-mouton-rothschild-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}