1974 Château Mouton Rothschild - Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classé - 2 Flasker (0,75 l)

"Premier je suis, Second je fus, Mouton ne change." (First, I am. Second, I used to be. Mouton does not change.) One of Bordeaux's First Growths, elevated in status in 1973. This is one of the world's most exceptional wines, even in difficult vintages. The 1974 bottle is adorned with a painting from New York School painter Robert Motherwell. 97 points from Daniele Cernilli, a.k.a. "DoctorWine": "I had not tasted such a convincing Mouton Rothschild like this in years. The red color is nicely intact with only a few brick notes on the edge. The aromas are decidedly bottle-aged with notes of underbrush, fine mushroom, black truffle and strong spice. Very peppery. The mouthfeel is intense, expressive, assorted and stimulated." (04/2016)