Wines from Chateau Lafite Rothschild

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

The name from this famous château probably has been derived from the Gascon word “La Hite”, which means hillock. But there is also a reference, dating back to 1234, which mentions Gombaud de Lafite, abbot of the Vertheuil Monastery north of Pauillac.

In the 18th century the wine became famous as “The King’s Wine” when it got the high approval of Louis XV. Lafite was awarded First Growth status in the 1855 Classification, together with Château Latour, Château Margaux and Château Haut Brion. This classification, which still exists, was based on the quality and especially prices of that time.

Lafite demanded the highest price and was therefore placed on top of the list. In 1868, Baron James de Rothschild bought Château Lafite. This was the moment that the name changed to Lafite-Rothschild.

Unfortunately, the baron died 3 months after he purchased the state but as a homage, the 1868 vintage received the highest price on the market and it remained a record for the entire 19th century. 

The end of the 19th century (phylloxera and mildew crisis) and the beginning of the 20th century (mildew and the Great Depression) were difficult times for Château Lafite-Rothschild. Furthermore, World War 2 saw an occupation by the Germans, who plundered the cellar filled with ancient vintages. But from 1945 on, Château Lafite-Rotschild established itself again as one of the leading châteaux of Bordeaux.

Currently, the vineyard covers 112 Ha and consists of three different plots. The grape varieties used are: Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petit Verdot (2%). The average age of the vines is almost 40 years old. They also produce a second wine called “Carruades de Lafite”. Legendary vintages from the past include: 1847, 1848, 1870, 1899, 1900, 1928, 1929, 1945, 1947, 1949, 1959, 1961, 1982, 1990, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016 and more recent the 2018 vintage.

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Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 1985

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

1985
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 1988

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

1988
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 1988

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

1988
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 1990

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

1990
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 1994

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

1994
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 1994

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

1994
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 1994

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

1994
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 1995

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

1995
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 1996

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

1996
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 1997

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

1997
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 1998

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

1998
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 1998

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

1998
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 1999

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

1999
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2000

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2000
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2000

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2000
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2000

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2000
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2001

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2001
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2001

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2001
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2002

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2002
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2003

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2003
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2004

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2004
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2005

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2005
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2005

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2005
(Magnum)
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2006

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2006
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2007

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2007
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2007

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2007
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2008

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2008
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2009

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2009
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2009

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2009
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2010

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2010
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2010

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2010
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2011

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2011
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2012

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2012
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2012

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2012
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2013

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2013
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Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2014
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Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2016
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Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2017
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Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2020
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2021

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

2021
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1870

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

1870
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1899

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

1899
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1928

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

1928
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1940

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

1940
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild

1943
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild

1949
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild

1951
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1953

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

1953
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1961

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

1961
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1964

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

1964
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