Pauillac
Appellation Bordeaux Pauillac
The city of Bordeaux is known not only for its rich historical heritage, but also for its famous 1885 classification. This official classification makes it a benchmark for winemakers around the world. The region is home to a plethora of the most famous châteaux and wine estates. It is also the largest producer of appellation wines in France and Europe. In this guide, we will take a look at the Bordeaux Pauillac appellation. An appellation which gathers prestigious red wines produced by about forty wine estates.
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Vineyard landscape about Bordeaux Pauillac appellation
The geographical area of the appellation "Pauillac" corresponds to the territory of Pauillac and a parcel of land of Cissac-Médoc, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien-Beychevelle and Saint-Sauveur. The appellation has 18 classified growths which represent 85% of the wines produced by the region. The label indicates this classification. The temperate oceanic climate, the sunny late season, the gravelly, stony and sandy soils of the hilltops and the draining properties of the gently sloping terraces all contribute to the production of high quality red wines. The 1214 ha plantations are composed of Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Merlot but also Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec. The style of Pauillac is varied. The first growths Lafite-Rothschild, Latour and Mouton-Rothschild each have their own particularity while being ample, rich and unctuous. The AOC Pauillac (appellation d'origine contrôlée) was created in 1936. Pauillac alone includes 3 of the 5 first classified growths of 1855 (Lafite-Rothschild, Latour and Mouton-Rothschild). It stands out for the complexity of its aromas, the delicacy, the elegance and the finesse of the aromas. The tannins become rounder over the years. These wines have a remarkable ageing potential. These red wines need time to open up and become fine, sumptuous or very fragrant while retaining their density and power.
Our selection of wines from Pauillac appellation
The vineyards of Pauillac are surely the most illustrious in Bordeaux. The annual production of red wines of the region is 54 000 hl. Mouton-Rothschild also produces white wines.
-Lynch-Bages:
this château on the Bages plateau west of the commune of Pauillac produces elegant Bordeaux wines. The
vineyards cover 100 hectares with an average age of the vines of 30 years. The Cazes family who own the
estate have made this vineyard an elegant facility with modern cellars, stainless steel vats and glass
roofs. Wines from this terroir have a variety of expressions: they can have sweet fruit aromas with elegant
acidity and hints of spice and liquorice, or a ripe tannic texture with an earthy mouthfeel and hints of
cassis and dried herbs. All accompanied by silky or soft tannins. You can find some wonderful bottles in our
collection
-Pichon Comtesse: This
château, founded in 1689, was taken over by the Champagne house Louis Roederer in 2007. The terroir covers
85 hectares and is composed of a gravel bed on a limestone and clay substrate. The grape varieties are
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This gives the wines a generous, complex palate
of dark berry, truffle, blackcurrant, cedar and fruit notes and an elegant nose. These rich sensual
qualities are accompanied by beautiful balance, density and exceptional longevity. The wine needs time to
unfold and has a firm and fine tannic structure. Best enjoyed between 15 and 40 years.
-Pichon
Baron: This château has 73 hectares of vines. It is also one of the most prized brands in Bordeaux with
excellent ratings from the international press. The estate underwent a complete renovation after the
purchase by AXA Vintages in 1987. The wines of this estate are not to be drunk young. They are somewhat
powerful, tannic, but reveal impressive aromatic qualities and finesse after a few years of cellaring.
-Duhart
Milon: this château belonging to the Baron de Rothschild estates comprises 76 hectares of vines. The
vineyard is made up of only two grape varieties: Cabernet-sauvignon and Merlot with an average age of the
vines of 30 years. Its wines, classified as 4th growth, are a classic Pauillac, concentrated with a racy
palate and spicy final notes.
-Grand Puy Lacoste:
this château located in the Pauillac area is classified as a 5th Grand Cru Classé. It belongs to the Borie
family. The exceptional estate extends over 90 hectares with 58 hectares of vines. The vines have an average
age of 38 years. This Bordeaux wine has the classic Pauillac style. On tasting, it is fine, full-bodied,
tannic with a juicy mouthfeel and a great capacity for ageing. The nose has notes of blackcurrant, cedar,
truffle and tobacco.
-D'armailhac:
this 5th growth château came into the ownership of Baron Philippe de Rothschild in the 1930s. The 73 ha
estate is located in the northern part of Pauillac. The terroir is composed of deep, gravelly soil that is
ideal for planting Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is a classic Pauillac, subtle, fine, with good ageing
potential and impressive aromatic qualities.
-Clerc Milon: this
château came into the possession of Baron Philippe in 1970. The estate has a 41 ha vineyard located between
Mouton and Lafite with a terroir identical to that of Pauillac. The average age of the vines is 53 years.
The average age of the vines is 53 years, which gives a greedy, fleshy, well-structured character with
coated tannins to this long-keeping wine. To find the right wine brand for your events, visit the dedicated
page to select the beverage that will accompany the meal on your table or the alcoholic drinks that will
adorn your bar cabinet!
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