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.
A very eloquent nose
An interview with assemblage expert Alexandre Schmitt.
Alexandre Schmitt made a dramatic shift from the world of haute parfumerie to another field equally bound to aroma: wine blending. He shares the essence of his sensory-driven approach—and explains why training your nose is essential to tasting wine.
Late bloomers
Assemblage - Wines that defied first impressions.
In each issue’s ‘Assemblage’ section, we compose a blend of shorter snippets relating to a theme. This time, we explore forgotten or misunderstood vintages that, with the passing of time, revealed their true brilliance. Like certain songs or works of art that only find their audience years after their debut, these wines waited patiently—until the moment was right for them to be truly appreciated.
Careers: change is in the air
We’re sitting down with four people who have followed the winds of change through their career at Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite.
Where there’s light, there’s wine: illuminating the winemaking craft
Adapting to the light.
It’s a Family (Aff)air
Domaine William Fèvre and the Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite: the union between two properties who face similar challenges and share complementary philosphies.
Ears wide open
Ever taken a ‘blind test’ with sound?
Eyes closed, ears wide open: take an aural journey across our estates.