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Pauillac Wine Region

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Pauillac AOC Wine Guide

Supremely structured — the most powerful of the Médoc

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet FrancServe 17–18°CAge 15–50+ years
Pauillac wine colour in the glass
Typical colourDeep purple

Overview

Home to three of Bordeaux's five Premier Crus — Lafite, Latour and Mouton Rothschild. Deep gravel terraces produce Cabernet of unrivalled structure, power and longevity.

In The Glass

Colour
Deep purple
Nose
Blackcurrant, Black cherry, Cedar, Graphite and Cigar box.
Palate
Supremely structured — the most powerful of the Médoc. Generally very full-bodied, medium acidity, grippy tannins, dry, with a very long finish.

Tasting Profile

Body Very Full5/5
Tannins Grippy5/5
Acidity Medium3/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5

Grapes

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc

Aromas And Notes

BlackcurrantBlack cherryCedarPlumGraphiteCigar boxLead pencilCedarLeatherTruffleTobaccoBalsamic

Terroir

Maritime — Atlantic moderation, Gironde estuary influence.

Deep Günzian gravelClay subsoil

Food Pairings

Roast lambVenisonAged ComtéTruffle dishes

Notable Producers

  • Château Lafite Rothschild, founded 1234 - Château Lafite Rothschild
  • Château Latour, founded 1331 - Château Latour
  • Château Mouton Rothschild, founded 1853 - Mouton Rothschild