Lafite Rothschild has been recognized as one of the very best wines of Bordeaux since the 17th century, and was already exported to London at this early date. Baron James de Rothschild, a rich banker, bought the estate from the de Ségur family (of Calon Ségur) in 1868, and his direct descendants still own the Château. The 100 hectare vineyard - in the north of the Pauillac [...]
Lafite, Carruades de Lafite (second wine)