The winery
Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
Rothschild family wine group with historic headquarters in Bordeaux; it brings together prestigious estates in France and abroad (including Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Rieussec, Château L’Évangile, Duhart-Milon, Los Vascos and Bodegas CARO) and produces red, white and sweet wines across various appellations. (https://www.lafite.com/manifesto/?utm_source=openai)
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The story
The Rothschild family's presence in the vineyards of Pauillac is part of the group's history: James Mayer de Rothschild's purchase of Château Lafite in the 19th century was one of the turning points that led to the current collection of estates now brought together under the name Domaines Barons de Rothschild. Over time the group has expanded by incorporating several properties in Bordeaux and investing abroad, while maintaining a shared approach to managing viticultural knowledge.
Production philosophy
The group states an approach that combines respect for Bordeaux tradition with substantial investment in research and development to preserve the quality and resilience of its vineyards; many estates practice parcel-by-parcel selection and varietal trials to address climate challenges.
Terroir and vineyards
Historic headquarters in Pauillac with vineyards and estates spread across several Bordeaux appellations and international properties such as Los Vascos, Bodegas CARO and Domaine de Long Dai. Each estate expresses its own terroir and local practices while sharing the group's know-how.
Awards and recognition
Among the historical distinctions: Château Lafite Rothschild is recognized as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux classification; Château Rieussec is classified as 1er Grand Cru in the same classification.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Petit Verdot
- Sémillon
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Muscadelle
- Syrah
- Grenache
- Carignan
- Marselan
- Carmenère
- Malbec
- Chardonnay
What makes it distinctive
- Historic estate: Château Lafite Rothschild, one of Bordeaux's First Growths.
- International presence: owns and manages estates in Chile and Argentina.
- Diversified production: red wines from Pauillac and Pomerol, sweet wines from Sauternes, and experimental projects on other continents.
- Commitment to research and climate adaptation through clonal selection projects and varietal trials.
