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Across all vintages Lafite
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111:, the estate was the property of Gombaud de Lafite in 1234. In the 17th century, the property of Château Lafite was purchased by the Ségur family, including the 16th century manor house that still stands. Although vines almost certainly already existed on the site, around 1680,
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for 4.4 million francs, and the estate became Château Lafite
Rothschild. Rothschild, however, died just three months after purchasing Lafite. The estate then became the joint property of his three sons: Alphonse, Gustave and Edmond Rothschild.
292:, whereas the final wine is between 80% and 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% and 20% Merlot, and up to 3% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Occasionally exceptions are made, such as the 1961 vintage which was 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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575:"Worldwise: Vintner Saskia de Rothschild's Favorite Things"
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821:"'Fine wine' hoard highlights China's problem with fakes"
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525:"CHATEAU LAFITE 1787 - The World's Most Expensive Wine"
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446:. London: Cassell & Company Ltd. pp. 316–318.
956:"Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, France: prices"
875:"Fake Bordeaux in China being made on offshore boats"
679:"Wine Lover's Nose For Fakery Leads To Famed Bottles"
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Château Lafite
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505:"History | Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)"
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444:Alexis Lichine's Encyclopedia of Wines and Spirits
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