The Rothchild Family has been producing fine wine for over 200 years. The name comes from the founder of the company, The Rothchild dynasty is one of the most renowned families in the world. It’s a proud tradition of winemaking. From Chateau Lafite to Mayer Amschel to Philippe de Rothschild, this family has become synonymous with quality wine. This article will explore The Rothchild and wine, the family’s history and what makes it so great.
Chateau Lafite Rothschild
The story of Chateau Lafite Rothschild is one of history, tradition, and fame. Its first mention dates back to 1234. Its name is derived from the historical language term ‘fite’, which means ‘plateau’, referring to one of the highest places in the appellation. In the 18th century, the wines of the Rothschild family were favorites of Prime Minister Robert Walpole, who proclaimed them the ‘King’s wine’. After that, Marechal Richelieu introduced the wine and Rothchild to the palace of Versailles.
Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Château Mouton Rothschild is a wine estate in the Médoc region of France, 50 kilometers north-west of Bordeaux. It was originally called Château Brane-Mouton before its renaming in 1853 by Nathaniel de Rothschild. The wines are renowned for their complexity and elegant flavors. The winery is open for tours throughout the year, and many of its wines are sold at local wineries.
Mayer Amschel Rothschild
The Rothschild family history and wine traces its roots back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the family home in Frankfurt, which was founded in 1567 by Isaac Elchanan Bacharach. The Rothschilds are known for their wine and art collections. They are also involved in international affairs, and the family is known for its philanthropic efforts.
Elie de Rothschild
The family’s involvement with Bordeaux wine is vast. In the 1950s, they added dairy cows to their chateau and worked to reestablish the fine wine market in post-war Europe. They also helped establish the Bordeaux Wine Guild in 1950. In the 1970s, they passed the baton to their nephew Baron Eric de Rothschild. Elie de Rothschild was born on 29 May 1917 but spent his early childhood in a French POW camp. He was captured during World War II by the Germans and spent time in a POW camp.
Philippe de Rothschild
Baron Philippe de Rothschild was not a collector of art, but his obsession was to turn his estate in Mouton, France, into an elegant museum dedicated to wine and art. He did this by buying artwork and employing artists to work for the estate. His efforts were not without consequence: the museum is now home to some of the most prestigious wine labels in the world.
Eric de Rothschild
Lafite Spirit was launched by legendary Baron Eric de Rothschild and pioneered winemaking outside of Bordeaux. It has since acquired several notable vineyards including Chateau Duhart-Milon in Pauillac, Rieussec in Sauternes, and L’Evangile in Pomeronne. In 2008, it started developing a vineyard in the Penglai region.
