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.
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.
Vineyard diaries
The inner thoughts of two winemakers from opposite ends of the world.
What does a winemaker’s day really look like? The journals of Jeanne at Château L’Évangile in Pomerol and Joaquín at Viña Los Vascos in Chile reveal two contrasting yet connected lives. This is the story of two different hemispheres and one shared passion.
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.
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.
The fruit of adversity
Earthquakes, frost and snow: when nature challenges our winemakers and vineyards.
From seismic shocks in Chile to brutal frost in Chablis and frozen ground in Shandong, our teams have weathered more than their share of extremes. These are stories of resilience behind the vines.
Passing notes
A look inside the guestbooks of Château Lafite Rothschild and Viña Los Vascos.
From Pauillac to Chile, the guestbooks of Château Lafite Rothschild and Viña Los Vascos trace seventy years of shared memories, warm smiles, and whimsical sketches.
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.