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If the wine producers from different regions were asked to name the best vintages from their winemaking history, the most would name 1947 as one of the great ones. If we then compared them together there would be most likely only one vintage that the most if not every producer had named on list – 1947.
The vintage 1947 was a magical vintage. It remains in the history as one of the only vintages that all well-established quality wine region...
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The Story
Château Mouton Rothschild A Premier Cru Classé in 1973, Château Mouton Rothschild, owned by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, consists of 205 acres of vines near Pauillac, in the Médoc, North West of the city of Bordeaux. This Premier Cru benefits from exceptionally good natural conditions, both in the quality of the soil, the position of its vines and their exposure to the sun. It is regarded today as one of the world's greatest wine.
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PORTRAIT OF JEAN MARAIS / The work of Jean Cocteau (1889–1963) has belonged for a long time to the highest canon of French culture; by 1955, he had been admitted to the Académie Française. He was an artistic outsider of genius, with a great desire to create beauty on all levels. As an improvisational artist, author of poetry, novels and plays, a filmmaker and draughtsman, he set standards in many genres. This darling of the Parisian art scene ...
Vintage 1947
Where the 1945 represents sophistication, nuance and classic character, the 1947 stands for richness, robustness and succulence. Spring was delayed that year, which meant a late start to the growing season. The summer warmed up towards fall and the abundant sunshine caused the grapes to ripen very quickly. Daytime temperatures ranged between 35 and 38°C. The crop was finally harvested in almost tropical conditions, when a storm ravaged Bordeau...
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Average Bottle Price
| 2016 | 2015 | 2012 | 2010 | 2005 | 2000 | 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 980€ -18.4% | 4 877€ +62.7% | 2 998€ +3.7% | 2 892€ +70.8% | 1 693€ +13.6% | 1 490€ +174.4% | 543€ |
This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.