Rieussec : A Paris Diary. Unexpected moments here
2024, a vintage year of crossings
Primeurs 2024
To stay the course, we had to chart the way. It took seasoned crews and deft seamanship to safely reach port in 2024.
The taste of freedom at the Primeurs
To mark the Primeurs of our 2023 vintages, we designated a Rorschach or ‘ink blot’ test for each of our wines.
A breathtaking wine list
We’ve travelled across our estates to curate a list of the finest vintages to uncork in 2024.
Take a breath: how winemakers unwind
Those who thrive in vineyards understand the importance of hitting pause. From playing Mahjong to taking a refreshing dip in Lake Hourtin, let’s explore how our vineyard workers find their moments of peace.
Under the stars: Lafite through the lens of Evgenia Arbugaeva
In 2020, photographer and filmmaker Evgenia Arbugaeva selected the starry skies over Château Lafite Rothschild as her focal point, conjuring up a compelling chiaroscuro effect.
The masked aroma ball
Exploring the aromatic life of the grape, a delicate dance between nature and science.
At Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite, a wine never reveals itself all at once. Aromas of strawberry, mint and mocha lie hidden in the berry, emerging gradually through fermentation, ageing and time. A molecular masquerade, orchestrated by the human hand.
The taste of history
Pairing food and wine can be an exercise in diplomacy.
From the Élysée Palace to the coronation of King Charles III, Château Rieussec and Château Lafite Rothschild have taken centre stage at some of history’s most prestigious tables.
Blending notes
Behind every great wine lies a series of choices, doubts, and shared intuition.
In the cellars of Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite, the 2024 blending process demanded careful listening—and a great deal of passion. This is the story, from up close, of those who taste, debate, compose…and ultimately hear the wine speak.
A fruitful encounter
RECIPE - From market stall to table: where the sea meets the cellar.
In each edition of The Journal, we share recipes that bring flavours and stories together. This time, the journey takes us to Bordeaux and Chablis, where Olivier de Butler and Mathieu Crosnier reflect on the fruits of their labour at Bonne Mer. They create a dialogue between the briny depth of black mullet, the crisp freshness of R de Rieussec, and the saline tension of William Fèvre’s Grands Crus.