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Château Mouton Rothschild 1945, en magnum.
Reserve du Château bottling.
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The Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 was based entirely on recent market prices for a vineyard's wines, with one exception:
Château Mouton Rothschild. Despite the market prices for their vineyard's wines equalling that of Château Lafite Rothschild, Château
Mouton Rothschild was excluded from First Great Growth status, an act that Baron Philippe de Rothschild referred to as "the monstrous
injustice". It is widely believed that the exception was made because the vineyard had recently been purchased by an Englishman and was
no longer in French ownership.
In 1973, Mouton was elevated to "first growth" status after decades of intense lobbying by its powerful and influential owner, the only change
in the original 1855 classification (excepting the 1856 addition of Château Cantemerle). This prompted a change of motto: previously, the
motto of the wine was Premier ne puis, second ne daigne, Mouton suis. ("First, I cannot be. Second, I do not deign to be. Mouton I am."), and
it was changed to Premier je suis, Second je fus, Mouton ne change. ("First, I am. Second, I used to be. But Mouton does not change.")
Château Mouton Rothschild. Despite the market prices for their vineyard's wines equalling that of Château Lafite Rothschild, Château
Mouton Rothschild was excluded from First Great Growth status, an act that Baron Philippe de Rothschild referred to as "the monstrous
injustice". It is widely believed that the exception was made because the vineyard had recently been purchased by an Englishman and was
no longer in French ownership.
In 1973, Mouton was elevated to "first growth" status after decades of intense lobbying by its powerful and influential owner, the only change
in the original 1855 classification (excepting the 1856 addition of Château Cantemerle). This prompted a change of motto: previously, the
motto of the wine was Premier ne puis, second ne daigne, Mouton suis. ("First, I cannot be. Second, I do not deign to be. Mouton I am."), and
it was changed to Premier je suis, Second je fus, Mouton ne change. ("First, I am. Second, I used to be. But Mouton does not change.")
Château Mouton Rothschild
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Owned by the Arnaud family for the better part of 200 years until the end of the World War II, Pétrus was then sold to Mme Loubat, who
had progressively acquired the property since 1925. On her death in 1961, the estate was passed to her family, who eventually sold a
half share in 1964 to Jean-Pierre Moueix. Moueix himself had set up a negociant business Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix, based in
Libourne and gradually began acquiring right bank châteaux. Following the death of Jean-Pierre Moueix in 2003, his elder son
Jean-François is the gérant of Château Pétrus, while, Christian Moueix, his second son, manages the production.
There is no real château physically on the estate, which explains why the wine is usually simply referred to as Pétrus, and not Château
Pétrus.
had progressively acquired the property since 1925. On her death in 1961, the estate was passed to her family, who eventually sold a
half share in 1964 to Jean-Pierre Moueix. Moueix himself had set up a negociant business Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix, based in
Libourne and gradually began acquiring right bank châteaux. Following the death of Jean-Pierre Moueix in 2003, his elder son
Jean-François is the gérant of Château Pétrus, while, Christian Moueix, his second son, manages the production.
There is no real château physically on the estate, which explains why the wine is usually simply referred to as Pétrus, and not Château
Pétrus.
Petrus
Petrus 1961, en magnum
Mise Loubat.
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Mise Loubat.
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Petrus 1947, double magnum
Mise Loubat.
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Mise Loubat.
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Château Latour 1865, ex chateau
This unique bottle comes directly from the château's own private
reserve.
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This unique bottle comes directly from the château's own private
reserve.
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Château Latour lies at the very southeastern tip of the commune of Pauillac in the Médoc region to the north-west
of Bordeaux, at its border with Saint-Julien, and only a few hundred metres from the banks of the Gironde estuary.
The site has been occupied since at least 1331 when a garrison fort was built 300 metres from the estuary to
guard against attack during the Hundred Years' War. The tower, named La Tour en Saint-Mambert gave its name
to the estate around the fortress and was in English hands until the Battle of Castillon in 1453, and its complete
destruction by the forces of the King of France. The original tower no longer exists, but in the 1620s a circular tower
(La Tour de Saint-Lambert) was built on the estate and though it is actually designed as a pigeon roost, it remains
a strong symbol of the vineyard. Vines have existed on the site since the 14th century, and Latour's wine received
some early recognition, discussed as early as in the 16th century in Essays by Montaigne. From 1670 began a
lineage of connected family ownership not broken until 1963, when the estate was acquired by the de Chavannes
family, and passed by marriage to the de Clauzel family in 1677. When Alexandre de Ségur married Marie-Thérèse
de Clauzel, Latour became a part of his vast property, to which he also added Château Lafite in 1716, just prior to
his death. In 1718 his son Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur added Château Mouton and Château Calon-Ségur to his
holdings status was established on export markets such as England, alongside chateaux Lafite, Margaux and
Pontac. With the death of status was established on export markets such as England, alongside chateaux Lafite,
Margaux and Pontac. With the death of Nicolas-Alexandre Ségur in 1755 the estate was divided among four
daughters, three of whom inherited Latour in 1760. Latour improved in Nicolas-Alexandre Ségur in 1755 the estate
was divided among four daughters, three of whom inherited Latour in 1760. Latour improved in the later half of the
century, and later became a favourite of Thomas Jefferson, then minister to France, when he categorised La Tour
de the later half of the century, and later became a favourite of Thomas Jefferson, then minister to France, when he
categorised La Tour de Ségur as a vineyard of first quality in 1787. With the onset of the French Revolution, the
property became divided. The Comte de Ségur-Cabanac fled France and his portion was auctioned off by the state
in 1794, passing through several owners. The estate was not Ségur-Cabanac fled France and his portion was
auctioned off by the state in 1794, passing through several owners. The estate was not reunited until 1841, when
the family succeeded in a ploy to put the estate up for sale, and eventually emerged after an auction having
regained the 20% shares owned by négociants Barton, Guestier and Johnston. The Société Civile de Château
Latour was formed in 1842, exclusive to the family, who then had become shareholders. Ahead of the International
Exhibition in Paris, the selection of Latour as one of the four First Growths in the Classification of 1855
consolidated its reputation, and ensured its high prices. The present château was completed in 1864.
In 1963 the estate finally left the Ségur family, when the heirs sold three-quarters of the Château Latour shares to
the British interests of the Pearson Group. Investments were made in research, vineyards were expanded by
acquisition and replanting, the chai was extended and Latour became the first of the first growths to modernise
their whole production, replacing the old oak fermenting vats with stainless steel temperature-controlled vats. The
second wine with fruit from younger vines was initiated, and fruit for the grand vin was decided to come exclusively
from the vineyards shown on the plan of the domain from 1759. In 1989 Latour was purchased by Allied Lyons for
around £110 million, but in 1993 returned to French ownership when bought by businessman François Pinault for
£86 million when it became part of his holding company Groupe Artemis.
The estate has 78 hectares (190 acres) of vineyard, of which a 47-hectare (120-acre) portion near the château is
named l'Enclos, where fruit exclusive to the grand vin is grown. The composition of grape varieties is 80%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and 2% of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The grand vin Chateau Latour,
typically a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, with the remainder Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc,
normally has an annual production of 18,000 cases.
of Bordeaux, at its border with Saint-Julien, and only a few hundred metres from the banks of the Gironde estuary.
The site has been occupied since at least 1331 when a garrison fort was built 300 metres from the estuary to
guard against attack during the Hundred Years' War. The tower, named La Tour en Saint-Mambert gave its name
to the estate around the fortress and was in English hands until the Battle of Castillon in 1453, and its complete
destruction by the forces of the King of France. The original tower no longer exists, but in the 1620s a circular tower
(La Tour de Saint-Lambert) was built on the estate and though it is actually designed as a pigeon roost, it remains
a strong symbol of the vineyard. Vines have existed on the site since the 14th century, and Latour's wine received
some early recognition, discussed as early as in the 16th century in Essays by Montaigne. From 1670 began a
lineage of connected family ownership not broken until 1963, when the estate was acquired by the de Chavannes
family, and passed by marriage to the de Clauzel family in 1677. When Alexandre de Ségur married Marie-Thérèse
de Clauzel, Latour became a part of his vast property, to which he also added Château Lafite in 1716, just prior to
his death. In 1718 his son Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur added Château Mouton and Château Calon-Ségur to his
holdings status was established on export markets such as England, alongside chateaux Lafite, Margaux and
Pontac. With the death of status was established on export markets such as England, alongside chateaux Lafite,
Margaux and Pontac. With the death of Nicolas-Alexandre Ségur in 1755 the estate was divided among four
daughters, three of whom inherited Latour in 1760. Latour improved in Nicolas-Alexandre Ségur in 1755 the estate
was divided among four daughters, three of whom inherited Latour in 1760. Latour improved in the later half of the
century, and later became a favourite of Thomas Jefferson, then minister to France, when he categorised La Tour
de the later half of the century, and later became a favourite of Thomas Jefferson, then minister to France, when he
categorised La Tour de Ségur as a vineyard of first quality in 1787. With the onset of the French Revolution, the
property became divided. The Comte de Ségur-Cabanac fled France and his portion was auctioned off by the state
in 1794, passing through several owners. The estate was not Ségur-Cabanac fled France and his portion was
auctioned off by the state in 1794, passing through several owners. The estate was not reunited until 1841, when
the family succeeded in a ploy to put the estate up for sale, and eventually emerged after an auction having
regained the 20% shares owned by négociants Barton, Guestier and Johnston. The Société Civile de Château
Latour was formed in 1842, exclusive to the family, who then had become shareholders. Ahead of the International
Exhibition in Paris, the selection of Latour as one of the four First Growths in the Classification of 1855
consolidated its reputation, and ensured its high prices. The present château was completed in 1864.
In 1963 the estate finally left the Ségur family, when the heirs sold three-quarters of the Château Latour shares to
the British interests of the Pearson Group. Investments were made in research, vineyards were expanded by
acquisition and replanting, the chai was extended and Latour became the first of the first growths to modernise
their whole production, replacing the old oak fermenting vats with stainless steel temperature-controlled vats. The
second wine with fruit from younger vines was initiated, and fruit for the grand vin was decided to come exclusively
from the vineyards shown on the plan of the domain from 1759. In 1989 Latour was purchased by Allied Lyons for
around £110 million, but in 1993 returned to French ownership when bought by businessman François Pinault for
£86 million when it became part of his holding company Groupe Artemis.
The estate has 78 hectares (190 acres) of vineyard, of which a 47-hectare (120-acre) portion near the château is
named l'Enclos, where fruit exclusive to the grand vin is grown. The composition of grape varieties is 80%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and 2% of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The grand vin Chateau Latour,
typically a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, with the remainder Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc,
normally has an annual production of 18,000 cases.
Château Latour
Château Latour 1959, en magnum, owc
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Situated on uniquely stony soil, the vineyard area extends nearly 21 hectares (52 acres) between the two portions in Pessac and
Léognan, with a grape variety distribution of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc. The estate produces on
average 8 000 cases a year, or 96 000 bottles of its Grand vin La Mission Haut-Brion. For the second wine La Chapelle de la Mission,
from the vineyard's youngest vines, production is on average 1 000 cases, or 12,000 bottles.
For many years La Mission Haut-Brion has been considered the chief challenger to its historically better known close neighbour Château
Haut-Brion. The American wine critic Robert Parker awarded the maximum one hundred points for the 2006 La Mission Haut Brion,
making it six occasions Parker has given the winery this score (including the 1961 below). Jancis Robinson describes La Mission as
"the quintessential insider's wine." while David Peppercorn holds the estate's consistent performance over the last century as
justification to classify La Mission as a Premier Cru, as was done to Château Mouton Rothschild in 1973.
Léognan, with a grape variety distribution of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc. The estate produces on
average 8 000 cases a year, or 96 000 bottles of its Grand vin La Mission Haut-Brion. For the second wine La Chapelle de la Mission,
from the vineyard's youngest vines, production is on average 1 000 cases, or 12,000 bottles.
For many years La Mission Haut-Brion has been considered the chief challenger to its historically better known close neighbour Château
Haut-Brion. The American wine critic Robert Parker awarded the maximum one hundred points for the 2006 La Mission Haut Brion,
making it six occasions Parker has given the winery this score (including the 1961 below). Jancis Robinson describes La Mission as
"the quintessential insider's wine." while David Peppercorn holds the estate's consistent performance over the last century as
justification to classify La Mission as a Premier Cru, as was done to Château Mouton Rothschild in 1973.
La Mission Haut Brion
Château La Mission Haut Brion 1961
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L'Eglise Clinet is a superb estate, rated in the very top rank in Pomerol by most experts, but less well known and "fashionable" than
Petrus, Le Pin etc. The 1961 was one of their greatest ever wines. Production is just over 2000 cases now, less than half of this in 1961.
Petrus, Le Pin etc. The 1961 was one of their greatest ever wines. Production is just over 2000 cases now, less than half of this in 1961.
L'Eglise Clinet
Robert Parker: "Another great showing for this under-rated estate, the
1961 L'Eglise-Clinet displayed a saturated, opaque garnet color with
some amber/rust at the edge. A huge nose of soy sauce, grilled meats,
mocha, chocolate, and jammy cherry fruit is followed by a full-bodied
wine with excellent richness, length, and balance. Drink this fully
mature, velvety-textured wine over the next decade. 96 points"
Jancis Robinson gives this wine 18/20, an ultra high score for her.
This is an extremely rare wine, and a complete case like this is an
exceptional find.
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1961 L'Eglise-Clinet displayed a saturated, opaque garnet color with
some amber/rust at the edge. A huge nose of soy sauce, grilled meats,
mocha, chocolate, and jammy cherry fruit is followed by a full-bodied
wine with excellent richness, length, and balance. Drink this fully
mature, velvety-textured wine over the next decade. 96 points"
Jancis Robinson gives this wine 18/20, an ultra high score for her.
This is an extremely rare wine, and a complete case like this is an
exceptional find.
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Email us for pricing and ordering details.
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