
Details chateau LAFITE ROTHSCHILD
History and anecdotes
The history of Château Lafite Rothschild dates back to the 13th century. Until the 17th century, the estate was a co-seigniory, with the owners receiving rents from farmers who cultivated the lands, some of which were already dedicated to vine cultivation. Between 1670 and 1680, Jacques de Ségur restructured the vineyard. In 1695, Jacques de Ségur's son married the heiress of Château Latour, thus uniting the histories of the two estates for several decades.Vineyard Detail
Farming | Organic |
GRAPE VARIETIES |
70% of cabernet sauvignon, 25% of merlot, 3% of cabernet franc, 2% of petit verdot |
VINEYARD SURFACE AREA | 116 hectares |
ANNUAL PRODUCTION | 300,000 bottles |
HARVEST | Manual |
SOIL |
Deep and thin gravel, a sandy surface and a limestone subsoil |
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