The Rothschild Collection Waddesdon
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic roast lamb with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak, or aged hard cheeses such as Comté.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Rothschild Collection Waddesdon Red represents a historic liquid bridge between the French winemaking royalty of Baron Philippe de Rothschild and the family's magnificent English estate, Waddesdon Manor. Established in the late 19th century by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, Waddesdon Manor has long been a beacon of art, culture, and fine wine. This exclusive Bordeaux blend is crafted to celebrate that heritage, combining the traditional expertise of the Rothschild winemaking team with carefully selected grapes from the Bordeaux region. Typically composed of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine undergoes traditional fermentation and careful aging to balance vibrant red and black fruit flavors with elegant, supple tannins. It offers an accessible yet sophisticated expression of classic Bordeaux terroir, embodying the family's legendary dedication to excellence.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and anchored in Pauillac within France's prestigious Bordeaux region, Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A. is one of the world's most distinguished family-owned wine enterprises. Built upon a legacy of visionary innovation that revolutionized modern viticulture and estate bottling, the house seamlessly pairs storied Bordelais heritage with pioneering international terroirs, including estates in the Languedoc, Chile's Central Valley, and Argentina. Guided by an uncompromising dedication to quality and authentic varietal expression, the company masterfully crafts diverse expressions from classic Bordeaux blends—such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot—to Mediterranean and New World bottlings alongside celebrated cuvées like Mouton Cadet, Baron Nathaniel, and Domaine d'Aussières.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc