The wine question of the day
Which winery was bought by Jakob (James) Rothschild in 1868 but never seen, as he died shortly afterwards?
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Correct answer is: Château Lafite-Rothschild
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Château Lafite-Rothschild
The famous vineyard is located in the north of the municipality of Pauillac in the French Haut-Médoc region (Bordeaux). The Château Mouton-Rothschild is located directly adjacent to it. It was first mentioned in writing in 1234, when a Gombaud de Lafite, an abbot of the monastery of Vertheuil in the north of Pauillac, is mentioned. Lafite has been recorded as a fiefdom since the 14th century. The name "Lafite" is probably derived from the Gascon "la hite", which means "small mountain" or "hill". This is a clear reference to the gentle elevation on which the estate's buildings stand.
In the mid-16th century,...
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