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.
Multivitamin estates
Explore the hidden orchards and gardens behind the vines.
A journey across three vineyards where fig trees, rose bushes, chaguals and quinces extend the work of the vine, reveal the rhythms of the seasons and strengthen the vitality of the soil.
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.
The beauty of the grain
How seven photographers captured the textures and essence of the harvest fruit.
From vineyard to image, the grape becomes more than fruit: it is light, still life and living portrait. For over half a century, Lafite has invited great photographers to turn their lenses on the harvest. Here, we look at how seven artists — from Robert Doisneau to Sharon Core — reveal the grape in a thousand guises.
2025: a Five-Star Vintage
The grape harvest, that annual event, a story that is halfway human, halfway fruit.
Fermentations: The invisible revolution
An interview with philosopher Anne-Sophie Moreau.
Philosopher and journalist Anne-Sophie Moreau explores, in her latest book, Fermentations, the deeper reasons behind today’s passion for micro-organisms.
Grape glossary
ASSEMBLAGE - An A-Z of grape-related expressions and proverbs from across the world.
In our cellars, we blend grape varieties; in this article, we blend proverbs. From Japan to Italy, from Greece to Spain, the grape runs through languages and imaginations. Each line reveals a shard of culture, a flavorful metaphor, a way of naming this fruit that brings us together. Like a blend of voices from across the world.
The nectar of the gods
From Soma to sake, we indulge in the eternal drinks that have fuelled gods, myths, and perhaps even us.
A voyage through the sacred drinks of myth and ritual, from vanished nectars to sips that still promise transcendence.