Mouton Rothschild - Pauillac 1998

Mouton Rothschild - Pauillac 1998

Mouton Rothschild: the creation of a unique and timeless masterpiece

At Mouton Rothschild, every vintage represents a tribute from one artist to another—an eloquent expression of profound reverence shared between a renowned, talented personality and the greatest artist of all, Mother Nature. Each year, a rich collaboration unfolds between art and wine, resulting in the creation of a unique and timeless masterpiece.

In 1945, commemorating the Allies' victory and his return to the estate, Baron Philippe de Rothschild enlisted artist Philippe Jullian to craft the label for Mouton Rothschild. It bore the symbol of triumph—the V of Victory—adorned the bottles. Unlike his earlier attempt in 1924, this endeavor proved to be an unequivocal success. Since then, each new vintage of Mouton has featured the reproduction of an original artwork specially commissioned for the estate by a contemporary artist. Beyond the exceptional intrinsic quality of its wines, Mouton Rothschild thus forges its distinctive and singular signature. From label to label, Mouton Rothschild has been graced by the artistic contributions of some of the world's most celebrated artists, including Miró, Chagall, Braque, Picasso, Tàpies, Francis Bacon, Dali, Balthus, Jeff Koons, and even Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Château Mouton Rothschild, a Premier Cru Classé, sprawls across 84 hectares of vineyards in Pauillac. The estate enjoys exceptional natural conditions, from the quality of its deep gravel soils to its ideal exposure and sunlight.