Following Rothschild’s acquisition of Lafite, generations of this family have stewarded the Chateau through turbulence and accomplishment. From the phylloxera crisis, to the Great Depression, and times of war, Lafite has continued to tell the story of each year through their vintages which offer up their own inimitable testament to the natural world.

Chateau Lafite Rothschild is a result of a rare harmony of nature. On the plateau of Lafite’s mythical gravel, the men and women who work in the vineyards are the ones who pass on wine-growing traditions. The most crucial aspect in creating these wines is the precision and resilience involved at all levels of winemaking.

The vineyard of Lafite comprises three main areas: the slopes around the Chateau, the Carruades plateau to the west, and a 4.5 hectare lot in the neighbouring township of Saint-Estephe. The surface area is 112 hectares. The soil is made up of fine, deep gravel mixed with windblown sand on a well-drained, and well-exposed tertiary limestone subsoil. The varieties grown here are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.