Château Lafite Rothschild, Historic winery in Pauillac, France
Château Lafite Rothschild encompasses 112 hectares of vineyards primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grapes in the Bordeaux region.
The estate traces its origins to 1234 under Gombaud de Lafite, and Baron James Mayer Rothschild acquired it in 1868, establishing a new era of wine excellence.
The property maintains its Premier Cru classification from the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, representing the highest standard of French wine production.
Wine enthusiasts can schedule guided tours of the estate to explore the vineyards, cellars, and participate in educational tastings of their distinguished wines.
The château established a secondary vineyard in Shandong, China, with 250,000 French vine stocks planted across 30 hectares, releasing its first vintage in 2019.
Location: Pauillac
Website: http://lafite.com
GPS coordinates: 45.22500,-0.77306
Latest update: May 28, 2025 14:46
The wine estates of Bordeaux spread across the Gironde department and produce wines under more than 60 appellations. The châteaux combine winemaking traditions with modern cellar techniques. Many properties open their doors to visitors, offering tours of vineyards, fermentation rooms, and barrel cellars. The grand estates of the Médoc, such as Château Margaux, Château Latour, or Château Mouton Rothschild, rank among the most recognized addresses in the region. In Saint-Émilion, châteaux cluster around the medieval village. The Entre-deux-Mers area features numerous smaller family operations. Wine routes traverse landscapes of vine rows and historic buildings. The architecture of the châteaux ranges from medieval fortresses to 18th and 19th-century residences. Some estates have commissioned contemporary cellars from architects like Norman Foster or Jean Nouvel. Tasting rooms allow visitors to sample different vintages and blends. Many domains also organize oenology workshops and receptions in their vineyards.
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