Pauillac AOC (France)

Bordeaux wines are the most famous wine blends in the world.

Pauillac is a commune and appellation within the Haut-Médoc in Bordeaux.

Grapes:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Malbec and Carménère may also be included.

Pauillac Flavors

Dark berries, plum, and green bell pepper are typical Pauillac flavors. Hints of licorice and anise.

Black
Currant

Blackberry

Black
Cherry

Plum

Olive Oil

Green Bell
Pepper

Mint

Licorice

Tertiary Flavors from Aging:

Cedar

Vanilla

Toast

Tobacco

Pauillac Profile

Pauillac wines tend to be full bodied with high tannins:

BODY:	Full

TANNINS:	High

FRUIT:	Medium - High

ACIDITY:	Medium

ALCOHOL:	14% ABV

	Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F)

Pauillac Food Pairing

Rich flavors and tannins make Pauillac a perfect partner to flavory food.

Pauillac loves roasted lamb and BBQ.

Mushroom

Hamburger

Ham

Casseroles

Pork

Lamb

Veal

Beef

Excellent Pairing

BBQ. Grilled. Roasts.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms (Portobello).
Grilled Veggetables.
Rich Casseroles. Beef Stew.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Red Meat Dishes. Spareribs. Veal Chops.
Strip Steak. T-Bone. Kobe. Entrecôte.
Filet Mignon. Filetto (Italy). Solomillo (Spain).

The Ideal Glass for Pauillac

The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.

The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance.

The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste.

Pauillac Cheese Pairing

Cantal

Cheddar

Dry Jack

Manchego

Parmesan

Pecorino

If You Like Pauillac

You Might Also Like:

Barolo (Italy)

Cabernet Sauvignon (France)

Dão DOC (Portugal)

Languedoc (France)

Lebanese Red (Lebanon)

Malbec (Argentina)

Nero d'Avola (Italy)

Petite Sirah (USA)

Pinotage (South Africa)

Rioja Reserva (Spain)

Shiraz (Australia)

Super Tuscan (Italy)

Syrah (France)

Touriga Nacional (Portugal)

The 1855 Classification

The 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines was created by Napoleon III, to be presented at the World Exhibition in Paris (Exposition Universelle 1855).

Showing the very best French wines, the classification ranked sixty top Bordeaux red wines.

The ranking still stands today, with only one change: Chateau Mouton Rothschild got a Premier Cru status in 1973.

Premiers Crus (First)

Name	AOC
Château Haut-Brion	Pessac-Léognan
Château Lafite-Rothschild	Pauillac
Château Latour	Pauillac
Château Margaux	Margaux
Château Mouton Rothschild	Pauillac

Deuxièmes Crus (Second)

Name	AOC
Château Brane-Cantenac	Margaux
Château Cos-d'Estournel	Saint-Estèphe
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou	Saint-Julien
Château Durfort-Vivens	Margaux
Château Gruaud-Larose	Saint-Julien
Château Lascombes	Margaux
Château Léoville Barton	Saint-Julien
Château Léoville-Las Cases	Saint-Julien
Château Léoville Poyferré	Saint-Julien
Château Montrose	Saint-Estèphe
Château Pichon-Longueville (Baron)	Pauillac
Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande	Pauillac
Château Rauzan-Ségla	Margaux
Château Rauzan-Gassies	Margaux

Troisièmes Crus (Third)

Name	AOC
Château Boyd-Cantenac	Margaux
Château Calon-Segur	Saint-Estèphe
Château Cantenac-Brown	Margaux
Château Desmirail	Margaux
Château Ferrière	Margaux
Château Giscours	Margaux
Château d'Issan	Margaux
Château Kirwan	Margaux
Château Lagrange	Saint-Julien
Château La Lagune	Haut-Médoc
Château Langoa-Barton	Saint-Julien
Château Malescot St-Exupéry	Margaux
Château-Marquis d'Alesme	Margaux
Château Palmer	Margaux

Quatrièmes Crus (Fourth)

Name	AOC
Château Beychevelle	Saint-Julien
Château Branaire-Ducru	Saint-Julien
Château Duhart-Milon-Rothschild	Pauillac
Château Lafon-Rochet	Saint-Estèphe
Château Marquis-de-Terme	Margaux
Château Pouget	Margaux
Château Prieuré-Lichine	Margaux
Château Saint-Pierre	Saint-Julien
Château Talbot	Saint-Julien
Château La Tour-Carnet	Haut-Médoc

Cinquièmes Crus (Fifth)

Name	AOC
Château d'Armailhac	Pauillac
Château Batailley	Pauillac
Château Belgrave	Haut-Médoc
Château de Camensac	Haut-Médoc
Château Cantemerle	Haut-Médoc
Château Clerc-Milon	Pauillac
Château Cos Labory	Saint-Estephe
Château Croizet-Bages	Pauillac
Château Dauzac	Margaux
Château Grand-Puy Ducasse	Pauillac
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste	Pauillac
Château Haut-Bages Libéral	Pauillac
Château Haut-Batailley	Pauillac
Château Lynch-Bages	Pauillac
Château Lynch-Moussas	Pauillac
Château Pédesclaux	Pauillac
Château Pontet-Canet	Pauillac
Château du Tertre	Margaux