Mouton is distinguished not only by its First Growth status but also by its different artist label each year. Names including Picasso, Dalí, Andy Warhol and Xu Bing give certain vintages an additional story and premium in the collectible market.
When valuing Mouton, the vintage, label artist, condition and provenance must be considered together. Notable releases such as the golden-ram 2000, the perfect-score 2016 and the Xu Bing-labelled 2018 attract a different buyer response from ordinary vintages.
Dibao Wine assesses Mouton both as a wine and as a collectible. A poorly preserved label reduces its visual appeal, while the original case and complete provenance can increase buyer confidence.
Mouton Valuation Goes Beyond Scores
Mouton’s artist-label tradition makes each vintage’s story important, so valuation considers both drinking and collectible value.
| Representative Vintages | 1945, 1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2016 and 2018. |
| Label Factors | The artist, commemorative vintage and label integrity affect collector interest. |
| Condition Requirements | Label abrasion, damp marks and a low fill level weaken the artist-label premium. |
| Advantages of a Complete Lot | Six- or twelve-bottle cases with the wooden case and outer packaging are more likely to support a strong quotation. |
Preparing Information for a Mouton Buyback
Photograph the entire Mouton label clearly because the label itself is a valuation factor. Lafite, Latour, Margaux or Haut-Brion in the same collection can be quoted together.
- Avoid glare when photographing the front label so the complete artwork is visible.
- Provide the vintage, bottle size and original-case status.
- Show any label damage or staining accurately to reduce discrepancies at inspection.
Related Mouton Links
Mouton is often collected alongside other Left Bank First Growths; the following pages may be useful.
- Château Lafite Rothschild Buyback: a widely recognised wine often found in the same case or collection as Mouton.
- Château Latour Buyback: compare a structured First Growth suited to long-term collecting.
- Château Haut-Brion Buyback: another First Growth, but with a different mature style and buyer preference.
- Value of Mouton Artist Labels in Buyback: understand how artist labels affect the secondary market.
Mouton Rothschild Vintages and Market Reference
The following vintage guide helps distinguish high-demand years, steadily traded years and bottles that require closer physical assessment. It is only a starting point; any valuation still depends on provenance, fill level and label condition.
| Vintage | Label Artist | Robert Parker (RP) Score Reference | Collector and Buyback Demand | Notes |
| 2019 | Olafur Eliasson | 98+ | ★★★★★ | ‘Solar Rhythm’, a highly rated recent release |
| 2018 | Xu Bing | 99 | ★★★★★ | Distinctive ‘square-word calligraphy’, popular in the Chinese market |
| 2017 | Annette Messager | 96+ | ★★★★ | An elegant work themed ‘Hallelujah’ |
| 2016 | William Kentridge | 100 | ★★★★★ | Perfect-score vintage, with strong historical collector interest; current value still depends on the bottle |
| 2010 | Jeff Koons | 99 | ★★★★★ | A classic great vintage and a leading choice for long-term holding |
| 2008 | Xu Lei | 95+ | ★★★★ | A contemporary Chinese artist whose label receives frequent market enquiries |
| 2000 | (no artist / golden ram) | 96+ | ★★★★★★ | Millennium commemorative edition, with a golden ram engraved directly on the bottle and exceptional collectible value |
| 1982 | John Huston | 100 | ★★★★★★ | Legendary vintage, a mythic Bordeaux vintage with exceptionally high buyback values |
Local Valuation and Collection Notes
In Hong Kong, a credible wine valuation depends on the exact bottle, its condition and clear transaction terms. Dibao Wine begins with photographs and arranges a physical inspection only when appropriate. If the bottle matches the submitted information, any change to the indicated range should be explained and tied to the inspection findings.
Collectors on Hong Kong Island, in Kowloon, the New Territories and Macau can begin with photographs. For high-value estates, older vintages or original cases, provenance and storage records are recommended. In mixed collections, Dibao Wine separates bottles with higher value, active demand and limited current demand so the assessment is easier to understand.
For an initial indication of buyback value, send Dibao Wine the front and back labels, neck fill level, capsule and original-case details. The more complete the information, the closer the initial valuation can be to the final settlement; if the vintage or authenticity is uncertain, photographs can still be submitted for preliminary review.
