Producers

• Bordeaux, France

  Château Lafite Rothschild

  A Timeless Legacy of Harmony Between Nature and Heritage

  The iconic Château Lafite Rothschild was classified as a first growth in 1855 and has been in the Rothschild family since 1868. Today, Lafite is headed up by Saskia de Rothschild, daughter of long-time steward Baron Eric de Rothschild.

  Château Lafite Rothschild is an iconic first-growth property in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. It achieved its top-tier rank in 1855 and has been in the Rothschild family since 1868. Today, Lafite is headed up by Saskia de Rothschild, daughter of long-time steward Baron Eric de Rothschild.

  The property is located at the northern tip of Pauillac, separated by St Estèphe by marshland and the Jalle de Breuil stream. Two areas of the vineyard are particularly notable: the gravel plateau, which is the heart of the grand vin; and the Plateau de Carruades, from which Lafite’s second wine takes its name. The vineyard is planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), along with Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petit Verdot (2%).

  A new cellar was completed here in time for the 2011 harvest, with a combination of stainless steel and concrete tanks, of varying sizes. The barrels come from Lafite’s own cooperage, located not far from the property.

  In addition to its 110 hectares of vines, the estate has 300 hectares of woods and marshes. The team consider this to be an integral part of the ecosystem.

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• Alsace, France

  Domaine Zind Humbrecht

  Pioneers of terroir-driven winemaking in Alsace

  The wines of Olivier Humbrecht M.W. need little introduction, possessing great depth, exactitude as well as generosity…like the man himself.

  The Humbrecht family viticultural roots can be traced back to The Thirty Years War of 1620. Today they own forty hectares across five villages in the Haut-Rhin, the southern half of the picturesque vineyards overlapping the Vosges foothills, treasured for its idyllic climate, tapestry of terroirs as much for its half-timbered houses.

  The domaine has vines in 4 Grands Crus - Rangen (Thann) 5.5 ha, Brand (Turckheim) 2.4 ha, Hengst (Wintzenheim) 1.4 ha, Goldert (Gueberschwihr) 0.9 ha as well as Single Vineyards; Rotenberg (Wintzenheim) 1.8 ha, Clos Häuserer (Wintzenheim) 1.2 ha, Herrenweg (Turkheim) 11.5 ha, Clos Jebsal (Turkheim) 1.3 ha, Heimbourg (Turkheim) 4 ha and Clos Windsbuhl (Hunawihr) 5.2 ha.

  Olivier has arguably overseen the most notable improvements in the estate’s illustrious history: a new cellar in 1992 while retaining the traditional ‘foudre’ oval barrels; initiating biodynamic practices in 1997 (certified in 2002); and the buying of a horse in 2006 to plough the vineyards!

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• Maipo Valley, Chile

  Gandolini

  Visionaries of precision winemaking in Maipo Valley

  Nestled in the heart of Chile’s Maipo Valley, Gandolini Winery is dedicated to crafting world-class Cabernet Sauvignon with precision, passion, and innovation. Founded in 2011 by Stefano Gandolini and his partner, Fernando Izquierdo Menéndez, a successful Chilean businessman, the estate has quickly established itself as a benchmark for premium Chilean wines.

  With an unwavering commitment to quality, Gandolini produces wines that embody the unique terroir of Maipo Andes, a region renowned for its exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Stefano Gandolini, with vast experience handling this grape variety, believes that Maipo Andes is one of the few places in the world capable of producing truly iconic Cabernet Sauvignon. Through meticulous vineyard management and sustainable practices, Gandolini crafts wines that reflect the elegance, intensity, and complexity that define the finest expressions of the Maipo Andes.

  Gandolini is singularly focused on producing one exceptional wine—Las 3 Marías Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. Limited in scale to maintain the highest standards of quality, this wine captures the essence of the estate’s philosophy, delivering structure, balance, and longevity. Each vintage is an authentic expression of Chilean winemaking at its peak, making Gandolini a must-have for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

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