Offered for the discerning collector is a highly significant, non-commercial specimen bottle from the legendary 1945 Château Mouton Rothschild vintage. This specific bottle features an extraordinary hand-labeled "XLI5" designation, distinguishing it from standard production bottles.

• Provenance/Significance: The 1945 vintage is globally recognized as the "Victory" vintage, marking the Allied success in WWII.

• Historical Context: Authentic 1945 labels featuring the iconic "V" for Victory are highly sought after.

• Unique Characteristics: This specimen represents an undocumented or rare family-distributed variant, suggesting its origins likely lie within the private collections or inner circles of the Rothschild family.

• Condition: Excellent, untouched patina consistent with high-end archival storage. The surface of the glass and the unique hand-inscription have been preserved in their original state to maintain historical integrity.

• Collector’s Note: Unique, hand-labeled specimen, provenance currently being researched. Serious inquiries only.

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**As with all museum-quality vintage ephemera and historic cellar glass, this item is sold strictly as-found, as-described, and as-photographed. We maintain a policy of leaving all original surfaces, cellar dust, and historical paper wear completely untouched to preserve maximum investment value for the collector. Please review all high-resolution images carefully to anchor your own final evaluation before bidding.**

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