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
Established in 1933 by the pioneering Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA is an internationally revered wine company anchored in Pauillac, Bordeaux. Alongside governing Premier Grand Cru Classé flagship Château Mouton Rothschild, the house crafts benchmark négociant and estate wines extending across Bordeaux, the Languedoc, and Chile's Maipo and Casablanca Valleys. The viticultural approach pairs high-standard sustainable practices—notably Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification and eco-friendly plot selection—with meticulous varietal expression. Across maritime Médoc gravels, Mediterranean limestone clay, and Pacific-cooled Chilean alluvial deposits, winemakers craft crisp, aromatic, and structured white expressions. Notable bottlings include Bordeaux blends such as Sélection Agneau Blanc and Berger Baron Blanc, Languedoc single-varietals like Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc, alongside Chilean representations like Escudo Rojo Chardonnay Reserva and Las Huertas Chardonnay. Each cuvée reflects the firm's exacting balance of pure fruit vibrancy, textural precision, and classical restraint.
🍇 Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc