1999 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, D-Magnum (3L)
Product Description
"The beautiful 1999 Mouton Rothschild may be a modern day clone of their 1962 or 1985. Its saturated ruby/purple color is followed by sumptuous aromas of cedar wood, creme de cassis, wood smoke, coffee, and dried herbs. The wine is forward, lush, and full-bodied. It is already complex as well as succulent, fleshy, and long. Tannin in the finish suggests more nuances will emerge in 4-5 years. It is a complex, classic Mouton." RP Apr 2002Robert Parker writes, "The beautiful 1999 Mouton Rothschild may be a modern day clone of their 1962 or 1985. Its saturated ruby/purple color is followed by sumptuous aromas of cedar wood, creme de cassis, wood smoke, coffee, and dried herbs. The wine is forward, lush, and full-bodied. It is already complex as well as succulent, fleshy, and long. Tannin in the finish suggests more nuances will emerge in 4-5 years. It is a complex, classic Mouton." RP 93Pts Apr 2002
Raymond Savignac
Born in Paris to parents from the Aveyron region who ran a café-restaurant, Raymond Savignac (1907–2002) exhibited a talent for caricature from an early age. His pivotal encounter occurred in 1933 when he met the renowned poster artist Cassandre, who mentored him and introduced him to the world of graphic design.
Savignac was known for his minimalist approach: "The less you show, the more you say." His designs featured clean lines, vivid contrasting colors, and backgrounds stripped of unnecessary elements, delivering messages with clarity and wit. His style combined the immediacy of a visual pun with the effectiveness of a memorable slogan. At once figurative and poetic, Savignac’s art exuded a sense of timeless youthfulness.
Seventy-five years after Jean Carlu, the poster designer who created the first artist’s label for Mouton Rothschild in 1924, the tradition continued with Savignac's design for the 1999 vintage. In this playful illustration, the ram—the Mouton totem—kicks up its heels, inviting us to the pleasures of wine-drinking and bidding a cheerful farewell to the closing millennium. Published: chateau-mouton-rothschild.com
Raymond Savignac
Born in Paris to parents from the Aveyron region who ran a café-restaurant, Raymond Savignac (1907–2002) exhibited a talent for caricature from an early age. His pivotal encounter occurred in 1933 when he met the renowned poster artist Cassandre, who mentored him and introduced him to the world of graphic design.
Savignac was known for his minimalist approach: "The less you show, the more you say." His designs featured clean lines, vivid contrasting colors, and backgrounds stripped of unnecessary elements, delivering messages with clarity and wit. His style combined the immediacy of a visual pun with the effectiveness of a memorable slogan. At once figurative and poetic, Savignac’s art exuded a sense of timeless youthfulness.
Seventy-five years after Jean Carlu, the poster designer who created the first artist’s label for Mouton Rothschild in 1924, the tradition continued with Savignac's design for the 1999 vintage. In this playful illustration, the ram—the Mouton totem—kicks up its heels, inviting us to the pleasures of wine-drinking and bidding a cheerful farewell to the closing millennium. Published: chateau-mouton-rothschild.com