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.
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.
When patience bears fruit
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 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.
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.
A territory revealed: shining a light on Long Dai
Reflecting on the origins of Domaine de Long Dai with Olivier Trégoat.