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.
The manga that changed wine
How a Japanese manga, now a Netflix series, introduced a new generation to fine wine.
Published between 2008 and 2016 and now on Apple TV, Drops of God turned wine into storytelling, offering millions a new way to appreciate it.
When rituals rhyme with reason
Proverbs, offerings and biodynamics: when rites complement reason.
In today’s vineyards, science reduces uncertainty, but it does not explain everything.
The order of the vine
Inside the Commanderie du Bontemps: where ritual, belief and community meet.
An old rite gives you a glimpse into why, even in 2026, the world of wine still believes in the power of the collective.
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.
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.
The notes between the notes
Why music and wine make the perfect duet.
A wine can be tasted with the ears as much as with the palate. And that’s why music can alter the way we perceive a vintage.
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.
Batman and other wild nights
Nocturnal scenes from our vineyards at Domaine d’Aussières, Château Paradis Casseuil and Viña Los Vascos.
Grands crus and the Big Screen
What do François Pignon and James Bond have in common? Lafite, of course!