1989 Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac [6 x 750ml OWC]

The 1989 Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 6 x 750ml OWC is a monumental First Growth collection. Furthermore, this pristine original wooden case captures the lavish warmth of the historic 1989 Bordeaux harvest. German artist Georg Baselitz designed the celebrated label to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall. Consequently, this complete six-bottle case represents an extraordinary convergence of fine wine and modern art history.

Additionally, the solar 1989 growing season produced Cabernet Sauvignon with remarkable richness and power. Meanwhile, Mouton’s signature 100% new oak aging framed the decadent dark fruit core with seamless structure. Therefore, this intact six-bottle case stands as an irreplaceable centerpiece for elite fine wine cellars.

Terroir & Viticulture

The estate’s premier parcels occupy the elevated gravel knolls of the Plateau de Mouton. Specifically, these deep gravel soils rest over an impervious subsoil of limestone and marl. The scorching 1989 summer was among the hottest and driest in modern Bordeaux history. As a result, grape clusters achieved full phenolic maturity weeks ahead of traditional schedules.

Meanwhile, the estate’s deep-rooted Cabernet Sauvignon vines extracted essential moisture from cool subterranean layers. Baroness Philippine de Rothschild oversaw an early harvest under radiant, sunny autumn conditions. Furthermore, the vineyard team hand-picked small, thick-skinned berries with immense sugar and tannin concentration. Thus, the harvest yielded fruit of extraordinary depth and power.

Vinification & Craftsmanship

In the winery, the cellar team handled the concentrated 1989 fruit with meticulous care. First, workers sorted the clusters rigorously before transferring them to historic wooden fermentation vats. Subsequently, fermentation proceeded under temperature controls to preserve pure cassis fruit definition. This patient maceration extracted massive, velvety tannins without harshness.

Moreover, the wine matured for roughly twenty-two months in 100% new French oak barriques. The wine’s rich extract completely absorbed the toast and vanilla spice of the new wood. Crucially, traditional barrel racking clarified the wine naturally throughout its extended cellar maturation. Finally, the estate bottled the wine directly into engraved bottles within original wooden cases.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, the 1989 Mouton Rothschild reveals an opaque dark garnet hue with warm mahogany reflections. Immediately, the nose bursts with opulent aromas of crème de cassis, roasted coffee, and dark chocolate. In addition, savory undertones of exotic spice, cigar wrapper, leather, and crushed graphite unfold.

On the palate, the wine feels full-bodied, expansive, and profoundly concentrated. However, sweet, melted tannins frame the dark fruit core with majestic First Growth authority. Consequently, the finish lingers for over a minute with echoes of black fruit, mocha, and iron minerality. Ultimately, it delivers an unforgettable tasting experience of pure Left Bank grandeur.

Technical Specifications

• Producer: Château Mouton Rothschild
• Proprietor: Baroness Philippine de Rothschild
• Appellation: Pauillac AOC (Left Bank, Bordeaux, France)
• Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855 Classification)
• Artist Label: Georg Baselitz (Commemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall)
• Varietal Blend: ~78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc
• Aging: ~22 Months in 100% New French Oak Barriques
• Packaging: 6 x 750ml Original Wooden Case (OWC)
• Vintage: 1989

Service & Cellar Potential

Stand bottles upright for at least 24 hours prior to service to settle mature sediment. Specifically, decant the wine for 45 to 60 minutes prior to service to allow the bouquet to expand. Therefore, gentle aeration allows the decadent layers of cassis, spice, and mocha to unfurl.

Serve this wine between 16°C and 18°C (60°F–64°F) in large Bordeaux stemware. Pair it with prime dry-aged ribeye, roasted venison loin, or braised squab with truffles. Furthermore, bottles from this pristine original case will cellar effortlessly through 2045+.