Château Lafite Rothschild, Historic winery in Pauillac, France
Château Lafite Rothschild is a wine estate and château in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, cultivating mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot across 112 hectares (277 acres) of gravelly slopes. The property includes rows of vines stretching across hillsides, cellars lined with oak barrels and stainless steel tanks, and a main residence dating from the 17th century.
The estate began in the 13th century as farmland held by Gombaud de Lafite, gradually shifting toward wine cultivation over the following centuries. Baron James Mayer Rothschild purchased the property at auction in 1868, establishing the family connection that continues today.
The estate has been owned by the Rothschild family since 1868, and their name remains closely tied to prestige in global wine circles. Visitors encounter a working property where centuries-old methods continue alongside modern techniques in everyday production.
Visits to the property require booking in advance and typically include a walk through the vineyards and cellars. Some tours offer a tasting of the estate wines, depending on availability and season.
The estate operates a satellite vineyard in China's Shandong province, where around 250,000 French vine cuttings grow on 30 hectares (74 acres). The first bottles from this project were released in 2019, blending French tradition with Asian soil.
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