France • Bordeaux • Pauillac • Château Mouton Rothschild • First Growth • Vintage 1987 • Magnum 1.5 L

Château Mouton Rothschild 1987 – Magnum 1.5 L

A rare magnum of Château Mouton Rothschild 1987, First Growth of Pauillac, from a historic vintage whose label pays tribute to Baron Philippe de Rothschild through the work of Swiss artist Hans Erni.

A collectible magnum from Mouton Rothschild

Château Mouton Rothschild occupies a unique place in the history of Bordeaux fine wine. A First Growth of Pauillac, the estate embodies the power of the Médoc, the elegance of great Cabernet Sauvignon and an artistic dimension that has become legendary through its artist-designed labels.

The 1987 vintage holds a particular place in the history of the estate. Its label, created by Hans Erni, pays tribute to Baron Philippe de Rothschild, a defining figure in the modern identity and international reputation of Mouton Rothschild. In magnum format, this wine becomes even more desirable: the 1.5 L bottle offers striking presence at the table and clear appeal for collectors of great Bordeaux wines.

Château Mouton Rothschild – The majestic elegance of Pauillac

Located in the northern part of Pauillac, Château Mouton Rothschild lies on deep gravel rises particularly suited to Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines of the estate are known for their aromatic intensity, noble structure, depth and ability to age with distinction over decades.

Mouton Rothschild is often recognised for its generous, refined and expressive style, combining black fruit, cedar, graphite, fine spices, blond tobacco and leather notes with age. Even in more classical vintages, the signature of the estate remains unmistakable: a wine of great personality, aromatic presence and deeply Médoc character.

The 1987 vintage – A mature and historic Bordeaux

The 1987 vintage in Bordeaux is now mainly sought after by lovers of mature wines, collectors and enthusiasts of great châteaux in more discreet years. It is not a vintage of sheer power, but one of evolution, finesse and memory, offering a more delicate and fully mature expression of the great Médoc terroirs.

After several decades in bottle, Château Mouton Rothschild 1987 may offer an evolved profile, with notes of softened dark fruit, cedar, tobacco, undergrowth, fine leather, sweet spices and tertiary nuances. The magnum format adds another dimension to this mature wine, evoking great dinners, collectors’ tables and rare moments of sharing.

An artistic label by Hans Erni

Since 1945, Château Mouton Rothschild has entrusted the label of each vintage to a different artist, turning every bottle into a collectible object. For the 1987 vintage, the label was designed by Hans Erni, the Swiss artist born in Lucerne. His work pays tribute to Baron Philippe de Rothschild and gives this bottle a particularly historic and emotional dimension.

This artistic identity is an essential part of Mouton Rothschild’s character. The wine is not only a great Pauillac; it is also a testimony to the history of the château, its relationship with art and the vision of a family that profoundly shaped the world of fine wine.

Tasting and food pairing

This magnum of Mouton Rothschild 1987 is intended for lovers of mature Bordeaux, sensitive to tertiary aromas and the subtlety of old wines. It may be paired with refined dishes that do not overpower the wine: roast beef fillet, rack of lamb, truffled poultry, mushroom risotto, veal with morels or mature hard cheeses.

To preserve the balance of the wine, it is best to avoid dishes that are too spicy, too sweet or too powerful. The most successful pairings will be those that respect the finesse of the vintage and the aromatic complexity acquired with age.

Serving advice

An old wine in magnum format should be handled with particular care. We recommend standing the bottle upright at least 24 hours before opening, allowing the natural sediment to settle at the bottom. The bottle should be opened delicately, ideally with a corkscrew suited to older corks.

Prolonged decanting is not necessarily recommended for an old vintage. It is preferable to open the bottle carefully, taste the wine, then adapt the aeration according to its evolution in the glass. Serving it in large glasses will help reveal its finesse, tertiary nuances and aromatic depth.