Driven by a passion for the world's greatest terroirs and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, the Rothschild Family founded Maison Barons de Rothschild in 2005: discover this benchmark Champagne house.
Location and surface area
Maison Barons de Rothschild is ideally located in the heart of the Champagne region, mainly around the prestigious terroirs of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims. The grapes used come mostly from plots classified as Grands Crus and Premiers Crus, ensuring a supply of exceptionally high-quality fruit.
A fascinating history
In 2005, for the first time in their history, the three branches of the Rothschild family came together around a shared Champagne venture. Today represented by Philippe Sereys de Rothschild (Château Mouton Rothschild), Ariane de Rothschild (Château Clarke – Edmond de Rothschild Group), Éric and his daughter Saskia de Rothschild (Château Lafite Rothschild), they share a common vision of a great Champagne wine combining the elegance of Chardonnay with extended ageing.
A remarkable terroir
Location and exposure
The grapes used by Maison Barons de Rothschild come mainly from the terroirs of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims. These areas enjoy a particular reputation for the finesse and minerality they bring to Chardonnay, the House's signature grape variety.
Geology
The soils of these terroirs are mainly composed of chalk, a feature that ensures optimal drainage. This characteristic allows the vine's roots to grow deep, giving the wines remarkable freshness and tension, the true signature of the Barons de Rothschild style.
Climate
The climate of Champagne is temperate semi-continental. It is marked by mild winters, moderate summers and rainfall well distributed throughout the year. These climatic conditions ensure a slow, gradual ripening of the grapes, essential to the finesse and complexity of the champagnes.
Winemaking and ageing
The House's champagnes are produced using traditional methods, incorporating a high proportion of reserve wines to ensure consistency of style and quality. Dosages are deliberately low, preserving the purity of the fruit and the mineral expression of the terroir. Extended cellar ageing enhances aromatic complexity and gives each cuvée a refined texture.
The style of Barons de Rothschild champagnes
The Barons de Rothschild style is defined by the prominence of Chardonnay, the House's signature grape variety, whose purity is preserved through particularly low dosages. Sourced mainly from the prestigious terroirs of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims, these grapes reveal all the delicacy and minerality of this exceptional terroir.
Brut Nature, Concordia Brut, Brut Rosé, Blanc de Blancs, Rare Collection, Le Grand Clos, Triptyque, Rare Vintage… Let yourself be seduced by the excellence and diversity of these great cuvées, which embody the beauty of Barons de Rothschild champagnes.
