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Pauillac Bordeaux

Paulliac is among France's most prestigious wine-growing regions. It is an "appellation d'origine contrôlée," or AOC, which translates to "controlled designation of origin." Paulliac is also home to three of the five first-growth wineries: Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, and Château Mouton Rothschild.

The AOC of Paulliac is quite small with just 3,000 acres on the left bank of the Gironde River. Despite its small size, the gravel soil of Paulliac has produced remarkable wines for well over a century. Paulliac has proven itself as a fertile ground for cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot, and malbec.

Tasting notes for wines from Pauillac often include notes of blackcurrents, plums, and cigar-box. Food matches include game and roasted meats.


Quick Facts

  • Wine critic and author Hugh Johnson famously said, "If one had to single out one commune of Bordeaux to head the list, there would be no argument. It would be Pauillac"
  • Malbec used to be the Paulliac's dominant wine grape, but has since been overtaken by cabernet sauvignon
  • In 2010, an 1869 vintage bottle of Château Lafite Rothschild sold at auction for $176,303

Recommended Items at Auction

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2012 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, 1er Cru Classe, Pauillac
Feb 20, 4:00 PM AEDT
2012 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, 1er Cru Classe, Pauillac
by Lawsons
Est: AUD1,200- AUD1,500
AUD1,20017 Bids
Pauillac Grand Cru Classe 1989 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LANLANDE (FRANCE)
Feb 27, 5:00 PM EST
Pauillac Grand Cru Classe 1989 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LANLANDE (FRANCE)
by Ripley Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$19010 Bids
Pauillac Grand Cru Classe 1975 CHATEAU HAUT-BAGES LIBERAL (FRANCE)
Feb 27, 5:00 PM EST
Pauillac Grand Cru Classe 1975 CHATEAU HAUT-BAGES LIBERAL (FRANCE)
by Ripley Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$352 Bids
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1989 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1989 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
by Creneaux
Est: €400- €700
€2001 Bid
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1990 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1990 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
by Creneaux
Est: €450- €650
€2401 Bid
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1998 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1998 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
by Creneaux
Est: €500- €1,000
€2401 Bid
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1989 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1989 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
by Creneaux
Est: €400- €700
€2001 Bid
1 bouteille Château LATOUR
Feb 27, 2:00 PM CET
1 bouteille Château LATOUR
by Tajan
Est: €1,000- €1,100
€8001 Bid
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1962 Chateau Mouton Rothschid
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1962 Chateau Mouton Rothschid
by Creneaux
Est: €720- €990
€4000 Bids
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1966 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1966 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
by Creneaux
Est: €500- €800
€2400 Bids
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1969 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1969 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
by Creneaux
Est: €450- €750
€2000 Bids
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1971 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1971 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
by Creneaux
Est: €350- €650
€2000 Bids
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1985 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1985 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
by Creneaux
Est: €450- €650
€2000 Bids
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1985 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1985 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
by Creneaux
Est: €450- €650
€2000 Bids
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1986 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1986 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
by Creneaux
Est: €750- €1,100
€4000 Bids
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1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
by Creneaux
Est: €400- €800
€2000 Bids
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1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
by Creneaux
Est: €400- €800
€2000 Bids
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1990 Chateau Mouton
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1990 Chateau Mouton
by Creneaux
Est: €450- €650
€2400 Bids
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1990 Chateau Mouton
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1990 Chateau Mouton
by Creneaux
Est: €450- €650
€2400 Bids
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1993 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1993 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
by Creneaux
Est: €400- €700
€2000 Bids
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1993 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1993 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
by Creneaux
Est: €400- €700
€2000 Bids
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1998 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1998 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
by Creneaux
Est: €500- €1,000
€2400 Bids
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1988 Chateau Lynch Bages
Feb 28, 6:00 PM CET
1988 Chateau Lynch Bages
by Creneaux
Est: €170- €250
€900 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Pauillac Bordeaux


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