1983 Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Rouge 750ml

1983 Château Mouton Rothschild Description

1983 Château Mouton Rothschild 750ml is a collectible First Growth Bordeaux from Pauillac and one of the world’s most recognizable fine wines. This mature vintage combines historic Château Mouton Rothschild provenance, classic Left Bank structure, and the estate’s celebrated artist-label tradition.

The 1983 vintage was produced from a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, cassis, cedar, and aging potential, while Merlot adds richness and texture. Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot contribute additional aromatic complexity and spice.

Harvest at Château Mouton Rothschild took place from October 3 through October 11, 1983. The estate describes the vintage as concentrated and beautifully balanced, with ample body, mature fruit, and a long finish.

1983 Château Mouton Rothschild Key Features

• Producer: Château Mouton Rothschild
• Vintage: 1983
• Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé / First Growth
• Appellation: Pauillac
• Region: Bordeaux
• Country: France
• Wine Type: Red Wine
• Cabernet Sauvignon: 75%
• Merlot: 15%
• Cabernet Franc: 8%
• Petit Verdot: 2%
• Harvest: October 3–11, 1983
• Label Artist: Saul Steinberg
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Style: Mature Left Bank Bordeaux
• Best For: Collecting, gifting, private cellars, Bordeaux tastings, and special occasions

Tasting Notes

Aromas

Spice, cocoa, caramel, coffee, mint, cedar, black fruit, tobacco, and mature Bordeaux complexity.

Palate

Smooth and rich with black fruit, incense, cedarwood, blond tobacco, pepper, silky tannins, and layered mature fruit.

Finish

Long and balanced with lingering cedar, tobacco, spice, dark fruit, cocoa, and refined Pauillac character.

1983 Saul Steinberg Artist Label

The 1983 Château Mouton Rothschild label was created by renowned artist and New Yorker contributor Saul Steinberg. His artwork reflects the distinctive visual style that made him one of the most recognizable illustrators of the twentieth century.

Château Mouton Rothschild’s artist-label tradition adds another layer of collector appeal to each vintage. As a result, bottles are sought after not only for the wine itself but also for the artwork associated with the vintage.

Why Collectors Want 1983 Château Mouton Rothschild

1983 Château Mouton Rothschild brings together mature Bordeaux, First Growth prestige, a historic Pauillac estate, and an individually commissioned artist label.

More than four decades of bottle age also gives the wine an entirely different character from a young Mouton Rothschild. Mature examples can develop complex notes of cedar, tobacco, earth, spice, dried fruit, leather, cocoa, and savory secondary aromas.

This bottle is especially attractive for collectors searching for vintage Mouton Rothschild, 1983 Bordeaux, mature Pauillac, First Growth Bordeaux, Saul Steinberg wine labels, and collectible French wine.

Serving Recommendation

Serve around 60–65°F. Stand the bottle upright before opening so any sediment can settle. Open carefully with an ah-so or professional wine opener.

Because this is a mature Bordeaux, decant gently only if needed to separate sediment. Avoid excessive aeration and allow the wine to develop gradually in the glass.

Food Pairing

Pair with filet mignon, ribeye, roasted lamb, duck, braised short ribs, veal, mushroom dishes, truffle preparations, aged Comté, and classic French cuisine.

Buyer Note

Because this is a mature collectible wine, buyers should review provenance, storage history, fill level, cork condition, capsule condition, label condition, bottle condition, color, and overall presentation before purchase.