Chateau Lafite Rothschild

Château Lafite Rothschild is a Pauillac first growth, owned by the Rothschild family since 1868. Buy online with documented provenance.

About Château Lafite Rothschild

Lafite sits at the northern end of Pauillac, on gravel that runs right up to the Saint-Estèphe boundary. It was placed first among the first growths in the 1855 classification and bought by Baron James de Rothschild in 1868, and the family has held it since. The vineyard covers about a hundred hectares planted overwhelmingly to Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot filling out the blend and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Carruades de Lafite, the second wine, comes largely from younger vines and parcels on the Carruades plateau. Saskia de Rothschild took over from her father Eric in 2018.

Pauillac holds three of the five first growths and Lafite is the most restrained of them. Our Pauillac Wines and Bordeaux Wines pages cover the neighboring châteaux, and Cabernet Sauvignon follows the grape further afield.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lafite Rothschild the same as Mouton Rothschild?

No. Both are Pauillac first growths owned by Rothschilds, but by different branches of the family and run as entirely separate estates. Lafite belongs to Domaines Barons de Rothschild, Mouton to Baroness Philippine de Rothschild's heirs.

What is Carruades de Lafite?

The second wine of the château, made from younger vines and parcels that do not go into the grand vin. It carries more Merlot than Lafite itself and drinks earlier, though it has its own following and its own price.

Why is Lafite so heavily counterfeited?

It became the most recognisable fine wine name in Asia during the demand surge around 2008 to 2011, and prices rose faster than supply. That combination of fame and value made it the most faked label in Bordeaux, which is why provenance paperwork matters more here than almost anywhere.

How long does Lafite age?

Good vintages need fifteen to twenty years and hold for fifty or more. The style is restrained rather than powerful, so young bottles can seem understated next to the other Pauillac first growths.

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