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.
Lafite and L’Évangile: tribulations in the Age of Enlightenment
For the wineries of Bordeaux, the 18th century was a tumultuous period. Marked by industrial development, inheritance disputes and a mix of truth and fiction, it was also the era when Château Lafite Rothschild and Château L’Évangile would step out of the shadows and into the public eye.
Grands crus and the Big Screen
What do François Pignon and James Bond have in common? Lafite, of course!
2023: Taking the Bull by the Horns
In our Bordeaux vineyards, 2023 began with rain, and that was very reassuring! The legendary drought of 2022 was still on everyone’s minds, and the 500 millimeters of water we received between the end of the harvest and spring did our reserves a world of good.
Crustaceans, Shellfish, and Crêpes Soufflées
Recipes
Our aim? To provide you with ideas on how to combine and enhance the world of aromas and flavours.
Guiding lights: the art of mentorship
When it comes to learning, theory alone isn’t everything. The people working across our estates know that the right encounter can sometimes change the course of a career. Here are three stories of winegrowers passing on their expertise.
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.
Duhart-Milon: the winds of history
How did a Louis XV privateer come to give his name to one of Pauillac's greatest wines? Historian Laurent Chavier discovers an answer in the Lafite archives.
‘Til the Cows Come Home
A ‘Regard sur Lafite’ from Photographer Charlotte Dumas
Nurtured by nature: Yann Stofer captures Lafite in a new light
In 2024, Yann Stofer captured the light across Lafite, revealing the symbiotic stories between man and nature. Visions that aren’t obvious at first glance.