PRESENTATION: First among the 1855 classified growths of Bordeaux, Château Lafite Rothschild reigns supreme on its gravelly soils. Bearing a long winemaking tradition that began in 1620, it has established itself over the centuries as a true standard-bearer of the Pauillac appellation on the left bank of the Bordeaux region. Indeed, from Cardinal Richelieu to the President of the United States at the time, Thomas Jefferson, the world's leading figures have fallen under the spell of these great wines with their unique character and unparalleled refinement. Château Lafite Rothschild benefits from an exceptional location with its vineyards laid out in three main zones. From the hillsides surrounding the Château to the Carruades plateau to the west, and a plot in the neighboring commune of Saint-Estèphe, Château Lafite Rothschild oversees a total of 112 hectares of vines planted in deep, fine gravelly soils with sandy topsoil, while the limestone subsoil ensures excellent drainage. TASTING PAIRINGS WINEMAKING
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