Château Lafite
The Almanac
$206.17
- Paperback
620 pages
- Release Date
25 March 2021
Summary
Winemakers Éric and Saskia de Rothschild lead readers through 150 vintages of Château Lafite, sharing scientific and climatic data and visual memories since the family’s arrival in 1868.
Over the past 150 years, six generations of the Rothschild family have attended to the winemaking tradition, developing Château Lafite’s reputation and transforming this classified Premier Grand Cru into a benchmark for fine wine in Bordeaux. Discover how this occurred and what actually lie…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9782080204202 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 2080204203 |
| Author: | Saskia de Rothschild, Baron Eric de Rothschild |
| Publisher: | Editions Flammarion |
| Imprint: | Flammarion |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 620 |
| Release Date: | 25 March 2021 |
| Weight: | 2.64kg |
| Dimensions: | 250mm x 310mm |
Critics Review
”…a century-spanning family scrapbook documenting the science, history, and lore of the vineyard.” —VOGUE
“Illustrated within are pivotal moments relating to the 150 vintages produced by Chateau Lafite since the family founded the winery in 1868. Also included are informative tasting notes, meteorological aspects, scientific notes, and the grape blends that mark each vintage.” —SOCIETY DIARIES
Saskia de Rothschild
Saskia de Rothschild is Château Lafite’s sixth-generation winemaker, a writer, and a former journalist for The International New York Times.
Baron Éric de Rothschild managed the estate from 1974-2018, overseeing important technical advancements and vineyard renewal.
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