Almanac 1868-2018 (French edition): 150 Years at Château Lafite by Saskia de Rothschild

🍷 150 Years of Château Lafite History

Almanac 1868-2018 is a unique work that tells the story of the first Grand Cru classé Château Lafite. This book traces six generations of the Rothschild family, who have shaped the identity of this exceptional vineyard and elevated it to the rank of a symbol of Bordeaux wine.

Thanks to Saskia de Rothschild, currently at the helm of the estate, this almanac offers a complete immersion into the world of Lafite, from vine cultivation to the tasting of the most prestigious vintages.

📖 An Exceptional Book, Richly Illustrated

This magnificent work offers:
✔️ More than 400 photographs and archival documents
✔️ Illustrations by great photographers: Richard Avedon, Robert Doisneau, Paolo Roversi
✔️ An original fresco by M/M Paris, illustrating the winemaker's activity month by month
✔️ Press clippings, tasting notes, and unpublished stories

🌍 A Journey Through 150 Vintages

This work is much more than just a book about wine. It offers a detailed chronology of each vintage since 1868, with:
✅ The climatic conditions that influenced each harvest
✅ The specific blends of each year
✅ The key moments of the estate and Bordeaux viticulture
✅ Anecdotes about the personalities who marked the history of Château Lafite

Each year, a historical document is highlighted: harvesters' menus, correspondence, vintage photographs... An immersive dive into the daily life of the estate and the evolution of Bordeaux wine.

🍇 A Tribute to Winemakers and the Transmission of Expertise

Beyond the numbers and vintages, Almanac 1868-2018 highlights the work of the men and women of the estate, those who have built and continue to build today the reputation of Château Lafite.

From traditional viticulture to modern innovations, this book reveals how winemakers and oenologists preserve the identity of the terroir while anticipating climatic and environmental challenges.

📖 A prestigious book to own or give

With its luxury format and richly documented content, Almanach 1868-2018 is a collector's item, ideal for:
✔️ Wine enthusiasts and collectors
✔️ Passionate about viticulture history and Bordeaux
✔️ Wine professionals (oenologists, sommeliers, wine merchants, restaurateurs)

🎁 A unique gift for great wine enthusiasts

Whether for an exceptional gift or to enrich an oenological library, this book is a historical and sensory treasure that will captivate all wine lovers.

📖 Book Features:

• Author: Saskia de Rothschild
• Preface: Eric de Rothschild
• Publisher: Flammarion
• Collection: Beaux Livres
• Format: Paperback
• Number of pages: 620 pages
• ISBN: 978-2-08-149424-4
• EAN: 9782081494244
• Publication date: December 9, 2020
• Dimensions: 32 x 25.6 x 5.2 cm
• Weight: 2644 g
• Language: French

Add this masterpiece to your collection and dive into 150 years of Bordeaux wine history!