The Chateau Lafite 1869 is the first vintage that was produced by the Rothschild family. Its value comes from its age and the legacy of the wine estate, located in Pauillac, France. Baron James de Rosthschild, one of the key members of the Rothschild dynasty, purchased the vineyard for 5 million francs. After his death, the estate was rife with trouble, with two world wars descending on it. World War II was particularly difficult, as the estate was occupied by German soldiers who plundered the cellars. However, it survived the war and the family focused on producing prestigious wines.
It is one of the most famous wineries in the world, with 103 hectares dedicated to growing wines of all kinds. Owing to its quality and longevity, it is believed to be one of the best wines to hail from Bordeaux. It has a rich kick of red berries, tobacco, truffle, lead pencil and spicy notes. Three of these bottles were sold at the Hong Kong Sotheby’s auction for $230,000 each.
