A Prince, a Castle and a Quest

Robert de Luxembourg is writing a new chapter in the legendary story of Château Haut-Brion 

A Prince, a Castle and a Quest
Prince Robert de Luxembourg at Château La Mission Haut-Brion, vinous neighbor and sibling estate to Château Haut-Brion and part of Domaine Clarence Dillon since 1983. (Deepix Studio)
From the Nov 30, 2021, issue

Prince Robert de Luxembourg is guardian of Château Haut-Brion, representing the modern generation in a family story that began with his great-grandfather’s purchase of the historic first-growth in 1935. In this profile, Robert, president of Domaine Clarence Dillon, talks to Wine Spectator about his early life, his ultimate decision to join the family business and his vision for its future.

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