It appears that Ch. Lafite is considering establising its presence in CA through purchase of the Chalone group:
Interestingly, the Rothschilds' partner in this buyout would be Constellation, owner of Hardy's, Nobilo, Franciscan and Canandaigua (a bulk wine producer). The long-range goal appears to be the establishment of a Napa Valley arm of Lafite that incorporates vineyards from both Chalone and Franciscan. As a byproduct, they would also gain minority control of Duhart-Milon...
Mark Lipton