The aim of the festival “Les Estivales de Musique en Médoc” is to highlight the most promising talents in classical music. It is the only European festival to devote its entire programme to young prize winners from international competitions.

17 June 2016 - After pre-selection rounds contested in the four corners of the planet by students from the most prestigious schools and universities, eight wine clubs succeeded in winning a place for the final phase of the 15th edition of the Left Bank Bordeaux Cup.

The growing season was marked by strong rainfall at harvest time, putting major logistical pressures on the teams. Nevertheless, the red grapes picked show good concentration.

Discover 2016 harvest report for our Bodega in Argentina.

In 2015 the climate in Bordeaux was hot and rainfall varied widely, with differences of nearly 300 mm in the annual totals between our different properties in the region...

At 42, Olivier Trégoat has been appointed Technical Director of DBR (Lafite) properties outside Bordeaux. He will now be supervising Domaine d’Aussières (Languedoc), Viña Los Vascos (Chile), Bodegas CARO (Argentina) and Domain of Penglaï in China. He is taking over from Eric Kohler, who will now manage the group’s Bordeaux properties.

Lafite's best wishes for 2016 are illustrated with pictures by the photographer Cuisset.

Lafite had the great honour to collaborate with the renowed artist, photographer and filmaker, Mr Errol Rainey.

2015 is presented as an exceptional vintage. Grapes achieved an optimal maturity and express their best potential.