PASSION INTEGRITY FAMILY CURIOSITY TERROIR “The DBR (Lafite) Style” Légende wines Owner of Château Lafite The name Légende was The Pauillac is produced A style that favors demonstrate a Rothschild for five given in the nineties, from DBR (Lafite)’s own balance, purity and remarkable balance generations, the Rothschild when the winery vineyards and from family has been associated quality of fruit and the between tradition and Domaines Barons de neighboring vineyards. For modernity. With a with the vineyards of Rothschild (Lafite) the Bordeaux appellations, true expression of a product range that Bordeaux since 1868. wanted to offer to their the technical team selects terroir. The aim is to includes each of the five Diane Flamand is the consumers a discovery the terroirs and supervises produce wines that major appellations in Collection Wines Manager of the different terroirs the vinification of the reveal the freshness and Bordeaux: Bordeaux of DBR (Lafite) since 2004 and tastes of Bordeaux. grapes from partner elegance of Bordeaux. Rouge, Bordeaux Blanc, after a long career “A Légende was born” suppliers. The Bordeaux Médoc, Saint‐Emilion and developed through the from the Rothschild Rouge and Blanc are made Pauillac, Légende wines years in famous wineries family and the rich from selections of the have an approachable all over the world. history of Château finest production in the style, inspired by every Lafite. Entre‐Deux‐Mers region. day drinkability and enjoyment. 1 APPELLATION // Pauillac LÉGENDE GRAPE VARIETIES // Pauillac, a commune located 70% Cabernet Sauvignon between Saint‐Estephe and Saint‐ 30% Merlot. Julien on Bordeaux’s Médoc peninsula, is Pauillac home to some of the world's most famous and expensive red wines, made predominantly from the Cabernet STYLE // Sauvignon grape variety, which is well DID YOU KNOW? suited to the free‐draining gravel soils The identifiable Pauillac Légende found in Pauillac's vineyards. In addition wine style is identify in a full and to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet The stellar reputation of Pauillac rich wine characterized by the classic Franc, Merlot, Carménere, Petit wines is based not only on their cassis‐and‐cedarwood aromas of Verdot and Malbec are also permitted quality, but on their success in oak‐aged Cabernet Sauvignon made for use under the Pauillac appellation international fine wine markets. softer thanks to Merlot blended laws. Three of the top five châteaux in together. the 1855 Médoc Classification (a ranking of Bordeaux's best wine‐ ABOUT THE WINERY // producing properties) are located THE LOGO // In addition to the wines produced in Pauillac: Château Lafite The five arrows represent the from their prestigious vineyards, the Rothschild, Château Latour, Rothschild family, the "R" of Barons de Rothschild have for many and Château Mouton Rothschild. "Rothschild" and "Lafite", are at the years created a range of more heart of the logo, surrounded by the accessible wines for everyday Group’s signature, "Domaines Barons drinking. Initially created at the de Rothschild.“ The five arrows date request of family and friends, these back to Mayer Amschel Rothschild were known as the “Réserves des (1743‐1882), the founder of the Barons.” In a continuation of this Rothschild dynasty. This German tradition, Domaines Barons de banker and businessman sent his five Rothschild (Lafite) decided to produce sons to head network branches in the Réserves in five major Bordeaux England, France, Austria, Italy and appellations, called Légende. Germany. 2 LÉGENDE GRAPE VARIETIES // APPELLATION // 85% Merlot Saint Emilion 15% Cabernet Franc Saint Emilion is one of the most Saint Emilion important wine areas in Bordeaux both in terms of quantity and quality. Most of the Saint‐Émilion vineyards STYLE // have existed since Roman times, and DID YOU KNOW? Légende Saint‐Emilion is a today the Saint‐Émilion harmonious blend of Merlot wine appellation is one of the most Saint‐Émilion wines are and Cabernet Franc. prolific in the Bordeaux region. Only predominantly made from With its fruity, toasty bouquet, red wines qualify for this appellation. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Other this elegant wine is round and traditional Bordeaux varieties like well balanced on the palate. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, A fine illustration of this Petit Verdot and Malbec are rarely prestigious appellation. ABOUT THE WINERY // used– and if they are, not to any In addition to the wines produced significant extent. The reason for this from their prestigious vineyards, the is not much a question of taste and THE LOGO // Barons de Rothschild have for many style, but one of terroir; the clay and years created a range of more chalk rich soils around Saint‐Émilion The five arrows represent the Rothschild family, the "R" of accessible wines for everyday are generally cooler than those on drinking. Initially created at the the Médoc peninsula, and are "Rothschild" and "Lafite", are at the heart of the logo, surrounded by the request of family and friends, these therefore less capable of ripening were known as the “Réserves des Cabernet Sauvignon. Group’s signature, "Domaines Barons de Rothschild". Barons”. In a continuation of this The five arrows date back to Mayer tradition, Domaines Barons de Merlot makes up around two thirds Rothschild (Lafite) decided to produce of the vines planted around Saint‐ Amschel Rothschild (1743‐1882), the founder of the Rothschild dynasty. the Réserves in five major Bordeaux Émilion, and continues to increase in appellations, called Légende. popularity due to its softer, more This German banker and approachable wine style. businessman sent his five sons to head network branches in England, France, Austria, Italy and Germany. 3 APPELLATION // LÉGENDE GRAPE VARIETIES // Médoc 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, This appellation of the Bordeaux Médoc 40% Merlot region covers red wines produced within the Médoc peninsula, outside STYLE // of the six communes with their own AOP. The soil is mainly composed of The Collection’s Médoc benefits from thick layers of gravel sitting on a base DID YOU KNOW? the same care as a Grand Vin: of heavy clay. In addition to producing beautiful rigorous selection, extreme precision in the winery, with meticulous wines, the Medoc is also home to In Médoc, Cabernet Sauvignon and specifications, reduced yields, the longest marathon in the world, Merlot are the main grape varieties. the Marathon du Médoc. impeccable ripeness and purity of fruit, and traditional maturing. The star of the Médoc, Cabernet The marathon takes partcipants ABOUT THE WINERY // through the vineyards and Sauvignon is given excellent In addition to the wines produced chateaux of Pauillac, St‐Julien, St‐ expression. from their prestigious vineyards, the Estephe, Medoc and Haut‐Medoc. Barons de Rothschild have for many Along the 26.2 mile course there THE LOGO // years created a range of more are various pit‐stops to enjoy foods The five arrows represent the accessible wines for everyday like oysters and foie gras, take part Rothschild family, the "R" of drinking. Initially created at the in wine tastings and enjoy live "Rothschild" and "Lafite", are at the request of family and friends, these music. heart of the logo, surrounded by the were known as the “Réserves des Group’s signature, "Domaines Barons”. In a continuation of this The only marathon that combines Barons de Rothschild". tradition, Domaines Barons de wine, sports and fun, it isn’t about The five arrows date back to Mayer Rothschild (Lafite) decided to produce getting a good time – its about Amschel Rothschild (1743‐1882), the the Réserves in five major Bordeaux having a good time! founder of the Rothschild dynasty. appellations, called Légende. This German banker and businessman sent his five sons to head network branches in England, France, Austria, Italy and Germany. 4 GRAPE VARIETIES // LÉGENDE 60% Cabernet Sauvignon APPELLATION // 40% Merlot Bordeaux Bordeaux Rouge Bordeaux is the general appellation that covers all of the Bordeaux region and STYLE // includes both red and white wines. This is awine with a simple and casual elegance, aged in concrete Merlot is the most planted red wine vats and in oak barrels for 9 grape variety in the vineyards of DID YOU KNOW? months. It springs out scents of Bordeaux, accounting for around 65% of Bordeaux has been well regarded wild berries, licorice and sweet all vines. This is followed by Cabernet for wines since the 19th century, spices that invite you to a Sauvignon at 23%, and then Cabernet always recognized for their smooth, pleasant, harmonic and Franc at 10%. outstanding quality. well‐balanced palate. Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmenere are The 1855 classification of Bordeaux also permitted. wines was created at the request of Napoleon III for a presentation at THE LOGO // the Exposition Universelle de Paris. The five arrows represent the Showcasing the very best French ABOUT THE WINERY // Rothschild family, the "R" of In addition to the wines produced from wines, the classification ranked "Rothschild" and "Lafite", are at the sixty of the top Bordeaux reds; their prestigious vineyards, the Barons de heart of the logo, surrounded by the Rothschild have for many years created a fifty‐nine from the Médoc and one Group’s signature, "Domaines from Graves. The original rankings range of more accessible wines for Barons de Rothschild". everyday drinking. Initially created at the still stand over 160 years later, with The five arrows date back to Mayer only one change ‐ the promotion of request of family