The name Rothschild has been associated with luxury wine since 1868 when Baron James de Rothschild bought Chateau Lafite. Sadly the Baron passed away only three weeks later and the 74 hectares at the luxury Chateau was left to Alphonse, Gustave and Edmond, his sons. This was the beginning of something special which would make the name Rothschild stand out as being among the very best associated with luxury wines of the world.

The legacy of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) has been thanks to standards of the very highest quality and humility in learning. Excellent wines have always been made as part of this legacy thanks to several generations of some of the very best individuals, over many centuries. All have contributed by working with the highest principles, searching out soils with excellent potential, then going on to produce some of the finest products in the world.

Chateau Lafite Rothshild has shared two main principles throughout its history. Taking time to learn when it comes to excellent soil for growing. Their luxury wines are the result of this. The Chateau uses the very best practices in wine making and has had the constant desire to be able to improve these practices. The Chateau is what it is today because of the coopers, vine growers, the winemakers, the cellar master and the Head Chef, among many others.

The restaurant of Chateau Lafite Rothshild is not open to the public. Chef Bruno Boeuf prepares only for the family of Rothschild. There are however

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