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Château Lafite Rothschild, located in Pauillac, Bordeaux, is renowned for its consistently high-scoring Cabernet Sauvignon wines produced since 1868, primarily from vineyards within the Médoc region.
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Where is Chateau Lafite Rothschild located?
Chateau Lafite Rothschild is in Pauillac, on the Left Bank of Bordeaux. It is one of the five First Growth estates from the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.
What grapes are used in Chateau Lafite Rothschild?
Lafite is usually dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot used in varying proportions. The exact blend changes by vintage.
Who owns Chateau Lafite Rothschild?
The estate has belonged to the Rothschild family since Baron James de Rothschild purchased it in 1868. It is now part of Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite.
What is Carruades de Lafite?
Carruades de Lafite is the estate's second wine. It also comes from Pauillac and is typically more approachable earlier than the grand vin.
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