Gone With the Winds
Assemblage
In our cellars, we blend grape varieties; in our Journal, we blend ideas. This time, it's a rather airy lexicon. The winds make the weather fair or foul. But do they also make the wines? Here's an overview of those that blow over our vineyards, from the tramontane to the typhoon.
Assemblage
In each issue's 'assemblage' section, we compose a blend of shorter snippets relating to the theme.
Common Roots: Views of Lafite
BRAIDING OUR WILLOWS TO CREATE NEW PERSPECTIVES.
Once a year, we invite a photographer to interpret Château Lafite Rothschild. In 2023, we welcomed Finnish artist Anti Laitinen.
Barrel-Chested
The journey of a Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite barrel, from tree to Tonnellerie
Race Day: The Châteaux Triathlon
Unity – and fierce competition – between the Domaines
The French teams at Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite embody the family spirit – in blood, sweat and tears. We’ve brought you some snippets, from an extraordinary day at Lafite.
Soul Food
In Search of Lost Calories
Micro-Cosmic: The Hidden Universe Beneath Our Feet
Digging deep to meet our vineyard’s smallest and most powerful allies.
Roots Manoeuvre
Roots around roots
A herbarium (and arboretum) of our vine’s most important subterranean neighbours.
Roots to be Savoured
CHEF JEAN-MICHEL LAFARGE’S STEW OF FORGOTTEN VEGETABLES
At Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite, it is impossible to talk about “roots” without going through the kitchen.
The Glass is Always Greener
Wine bottles have become a recognisable uniform for what’s inside – region, grape variety, and more – but this wasn’t always the case. Château Lafite Rothschild’s Frederic Domingo takes us on a journey through the history of bottling.