Saskia de Rothschild became the youngest person to lead a first growth Bordeaux wine estate in 2018 at the age of 31. The first female chairwoman of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in six generations of the family’s global wine business, she succeeded her father Baron Éric de Rothschild, who was in charge of Château Lafite from 1974 to 2018.
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The importance of diversification in volatile marketsRead moreIn the past two weeks, global financial markets have experienced significant turmoil, marked by a sharp sell-off across various indices. Concerns over tech stock valuations, the impact of Japan's unexpected interest rate hike, and lower-than-anticipated job data in the US have fuelled fears of an economic slowdown and potential recession. These developments underscore the critical importance of diversification in investment strategies, particularly during periods of heightened volatility.
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Meet the producer : Olivier Humbrecht MWRead moreOlivier Humbrecht was born to wine; the family has been making it since the 17th century. The Zind- Humbrecht domaine came into being in 1959, after his mother (Geneviève Zind) married his father Léonard. Every year during Olivier’s childhood, there was some extension to the cellar, with a new parcel of vines every two or three. ‘Perhaps it’sover-stating the case,’ he says, ‘but I almost had the impression that I was being sucked into a sect. I think it’s a common scenario in the agricultural...
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A collector's guide to large format winesRead moreWine collecting involves more than just enjoying the wine; it also means understanding the bottles that hold it. For collectors and investors, the size of a wine bottle is a crucial factor that can affect the wine’s ageing process, value, and historical significance. This article will explore the unusual sizes of wine bottles, their names, where they are used, and the history behind them. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a new investor, knowing the various bottle sizes of wine will...
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