The winery
Pauillac
A communal appellation of the Médoc (Bordeaux), renowned for structured, elegant red wines, with a strong presence of Châteaux classified in 1855.
- Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux · France
- 29 products
The story
Pauillac established its reputation thanks to port trade along the Gironde and the famed 1855 Classification, which elevated numerous local châteaux. The appellation was officially recognized as an AOC in 1936 and has since built a strong international reputation for its age-worthy wines.
Production philosophy
Pauillac expresses a winemaking style focused on structure, concentration and ageing potential. Viticulture and vinification aim to showcase the gravelly terroir of the Left Bank, with blends dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon to achieve power and elegance.
Terroir and vineyards
Located on the left bank of the Gironde in the Haut-Médoc, the area is characterized by gravelly soils mixed with sand and clay, marked topographical variation and a temperate oceanic climate that favor the ripening of red wine grapes.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Petit Verdot
- Malbec
- Carménère
- Hectares
- 1222.0
What makes it distinctive
- AOC appellation recognized since 1936.
- It is home to three of the 1855 classification's Premier Cru classés.
- A predominance of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blends, with wines known for their structure and aging potential.
- Soils: mainly gravel, sand and clay; temperate oceanic climate.
- Approximately 47 producers and a vineyard area of 1,200–1,222 hectares.