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.
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.
Careers: change is in the air
We’re sitting down with four people who have followed the winds of change through their career at Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite.
Where there’s light, there’s wine: illuminating the winemaking craft
Adapting to the light.
It’s a Family (Aff)air
Domaine William Fèvre and the Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite: the union between two properties who face similar challenges and share complementary philosphies.
Don’t spit out the seeds
How winemakers use their teeth to pick the perfect day to harvest.
Every year as harvest nears, the teams at Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite taste the berries, chew the skins and crack the seeds between their molars. Discover how berry tasting, one of the last purely sensory skills in the hyper-analytical world of wine, influences the harvest.
Mystery Grapes: Follow the clues!
Welcome to the curious case of grape varietals.
A quiz that takes you on a journey through the grape varieties of Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite—from South America to China via Bordeaux and the Corbières.
Ears wide open
Ever taken a ‘blind test’ with sound?
Eyes closed, ears wide open: take an aural journey across our estates.