A breathtaking wine list
We’ve travelled across our estates to curate a list of the finest vintages to uncork in 2024.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Golden light: London meets Château Rieussec
Sauternes has a reputation of being an after-dinner or dessert wine. But Château Rieussec is here to challenge that stereotype. Join Mathieu Crosnier, our Estate Manager on an enlightening journey to London.
DBR Lafite joins the B Corp community
After more than two years of efforts, we are honored to announce that all of our estates (Châteaux Lafite Rothschild, Duhart-Milon, L’Evangile, Rieussec, Paradis Casseuil, Domaine d’Aussières, Vina Los Vascos, Bodegas CARO, Domaine de Long Dai) have been labeled as B Corp.