Lafite Rothschild castle
Château Lafitte is a wine estate in Camblanes et Meynac in Bordeuax and has existed since 1763. The origin of the name Lafitte dates back to the 18th century, after it was bought on February 12, 1763 by a well-known wine merchant in the Camblanes region, Raymond Lafitte , which gave the estate its name. Mentioned in the second edition of the Feret, the estate clearly shows the prestige it had already acquired in 1868.
In 1970 Juliette Mengin bought the property. The resolute woman was immediately taken by the position of the property and her view of the Garonne valley. You have undertaken an intense planting campaign and colossal work of rebuilding a new wine cellar to house future harvests and you have played an important role in the development of Château Lafitte.
In 1991 his son Max Mengin took over the management of Château Lafitte and, thanks to his international experience, he was able to give the wine a new commercial impetus. After studying oenology, Juliette's grandson Philippe Mengin traveled for many years around the world to gain extensive knowledge of the wine export business. Philippe introduced new and modern working methods which contributed to a significant improvement in the quality of the wine and a significant opening of the export market for the wines of the family estate. Today 95% of Château Lafitte's wine is exported and enjoys a worldwide reputation.