Château Lafite Rothschild

Château Lafite Rothschild: Bordeaux's top 5 most prestigious wines

With its 178 hectares (including 103 hectares of vines), Château Lafite Rothschild is one of the Médoc's most emblematic estates. Indeed, a Lafite Rothschild wine is synonymous with quality. In fact, the estate is classified as a "Premier Grand Cru" in the 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines. Taking its name from the local family, Lafite, the estate is located a stone's throw from the commune of Pauillac , on a limestone hillside.

The wines, for their part, have already established historic sales records, particularly at the beginning of the last century. Lafite-Rothschild sold at record prices, for example, in 1900 and 1926. 1921 and 1945 were also legendary vintages. But even today, production continues to interest oenologists: the 2000 and 2005 vintages are clear proof of this. In fact, Lafite Rothschild wines are among the most highly-rated Bordeaux wines. What's more, the famous wine expert Robert Parker has awarded Lafite Rothschild a score of 100/100 on 4 occasions: in 1986, 1996, 2003 and 2010.

Château Lafite Rothschild is a renowned wine estate in the Bordeaux region of France. The estate is famous for its vintage red wines, produced from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. The grand vin de Lafite Rothschild is aged for several months in French oak barrels before bottling, while the second wine is produced from grapes grown on younger vines. Lafite Rothschild wines are produced in the Pauillac appellation, known for producing some of Bordeaux's finest wines.