1995 Chateau Mouton Rothschild 750ml

Château Mouton Rothschild, one of Bordeaux’s five First Growths, is renowned for its powerful, expressive Pauillac wines and its tradition of commissioning a different artist-designed label each year. The 1995 vintage features artwork by Antoni Tàpies, the celebrated Catalan painter and sculptor, whose bold abstract design reflects the strength and energy of this exceptional year.

Vineyard
Located on the “Plateau de Mouton” in Pauillac, the estate’s vineyards sit on deep gravelly soils over limestone. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates plantings, producing wines of concentration and longevity. In 1995, the blend consisted of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, highlighting the château’s classic Left Bank profile.

Vintage
1995 is widely recognised as an outstanding Bordeaux vintage, delivering wines of richness, depth, and structure. A warm, dry summer and favourable September harvest conditions produced perfectly ripe grapes, resulting in a Mouton Rothschild of power and immense aging capacity.

Tasting Notes
The 1995 Mouton Rothschild reveals an opaque ruby colour with youthful intensity even after decades. The bouquet offers cassis, blackberry, cedar, graphite, and cigar box, accented by roasted coffee and spice. The palate is rich, full-bodied, and muscular, with concentrated black fruit, firm tannins, and layers of tobacco, licorice, and earth. The finish is long and powerful, underpinned by Pauillac’s hallmark structure. This vintage is regarded as one of the great successes of the decade.

Critics’ Acclaim

• 95 points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

• 97 points – James Suckling

• 18/20 – Jancis Robinson

Critics praise its density, precision, and longevity, describing it as a benchmark modern Mouton Rothschild.

Specifications

• Vintage: 1995
• Region: Pauillac / Médoc / Bordeaux / France
• Classification: 1er Grand Cru Classé
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 72% / Merlot 19% / Cabernet Franc 9%
• Maturation: Oaked
• Production Attributes: Oaked; French Oak
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Sweetness: Dry
• Winemaker: Patrick Léon
• Ownership: Baronne Philippine de Rothschild
• Closure: Cork
• Drinking Window: 2005–2055

A Collectible Gem
The 1995 Château Mouton Rothschild is a classic First Growth Pauillac, combining power, depth, and artistic legacy. With its Antoni Tàpies label and its remarkable structure, this vintage is both a cellar treasure and a highly collectible piece of Bordeaux history.