Pauillac
Cabernet-led classed growths of the Left Bank — 17 wines tracked, WineFortune index median €176.5 per 75 cl
- Producers
- 14
- Wines tracked
- 17
- Median 1y
- —
- In our shop
- 22
Pauillac is a sub-region of Bordeaux on the Left Bank of the Gironde in France, home to some of the most celebrated châteaux in wine. WineFortune tracks 17 red wines from 14 producers here, of which 12 carry a live index, and lists 22 wines in the shop.
The wines are still reds built on Cabernet Sauvignon, typically blended with Merlot and smaller shares of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, grown on deep gravel banks under a maritime climate. All 17 tracked wines carry the AOP designation, and the classed growths dominate: among the tracked wines are 3 Premiers Crus Classés, 2 Deuxièmes Crus, 1 Quatrième Cru and 8 Cinquièmes Crus.
The WineFortune index median for Pauillac stands at €176.5 per 75 cl bottle, built from WineFortune's own trades and listings over 90 days; it sits lower than a year ago. At the top of the index, Château Lafite Rothschild shows a median of €545 and Château Mouton Rothschild €417.84 per 75 cl. Across 103 critic reviews the average score is 95.2 of 100, with a top score of 100 and a median drinking window from 2025 to 2050.
Facts
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon-led blends with Merlot
- Colour & style
- Still red
- Classification
- AOP; classed growths incl. 3 Premiers Crus among tracked wines
- Climate & soil
- Maritime climate, deep gravel soils
- Drinking window (median)
- 2025–2050
- Index median
- €176.5 per 75 cl, from WineFortune trades and listings over 90 days
Bottles · 24 · highest score first · seller WineFortune
Every wine under Pauillac, whichever sub-region or producer
RedPremier Cru Classé from Pauillac — a Cabernet Sauvignon-led claret of finesse from the Rothschild family estate
RedPauillac's biodynamic pioneer — a Cabernet Sauvignon-led classed growth farmed by horse on deep Médoc gravel
RedPauillac's biodynamic pioneer — a Cabernet Sauvignon-led classed growth farmed by horse on deep Médoc gravel
RedPauillac's biodynamic pioneer — a Cabernet Sauvignon-led classed growth farmed by horse on deep Médoc gravel
RedPauillac first growth from the Rothschild estate, Cabernet Sauvignon-led, each vintage crowned by a label from a different artist
RedThe second wine of Latour — Pauillac cabernet sauvignon shaped by the same estate discipline as the grand vin
RedCabernet-led claret from a classed-growth Pauillac estate — graphite, cassis and quiet structure in the appellation's classical style
RedPremier Cru Classé from Pauillac — a Cabernet Sauvignon-led claret of finesse from the Rothschild family estate
RedPauillac first growth from the Rothschild estate, Cabernet Sauvignon-led, each vintage crowned by a label from a different artist
RedPauillac first growth from the Rothschild estate, Cabernet Sauvignon-led, each vintage crowned by a label from a different artist
RedPremier Cru Classé from Pauillac — a Cabernet Sauvignon-led claret of finesse from the Rothschild family estate
RedPremier Cru Classé from Pauillac — a Cabernet Sauvignon-led claret of finesse from the Rothschild family estate
RedPauillac first growth from the Rothschild estate, Cabernet Sauvignon-led, each vintage crowned by a label from a different artist
RedPauillac first growth from the Rothschild estate, Cabernet Sauvignon-led, each vintage crowned by a label from a different artist
RedThe Comtesse of Pauillac — a second growth prized for its silken, Merlot-kissed elegance beside the Gironde
RedSecond Growth Pauillac led by Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on deep gravel above the Gironde
RedThe second wine of Lafite Rothschild — Pauillac cabernet sauvignon and merlot raised in the same cellars as the grand vin
RedA Cabernet Sauvignon-led fifth growth from the hamlet of Bages, dense and structured Pauillac in the classic mould
RedPauillac's biodynamic pioneer — a Cabernet Sauvignon-led classed growth farmed by horse on deep Médoc gravel
RedFifth-growth Pauillac from the Baron Philippe de Rothschild stable — a Cabernet-led claret of classic Médoc structure
RedCabernet-led Pauillac from the deep gravels of the Grand Puy plateau, a classed fifth growth of the Médoc
RedRothschild-owned fifth growth on Pauillac's gravel, a Cabernet Sauvignon-led claret of classical Médoc structure
RedPauillac's biodynamic pioneer — a Cabernet Sauvignon-led classed growth farmed by horse on deep Médoc gravel
RedThe second wine of Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande — a Cabernet-led Pauillac drawn from the estate's own vineyards
Producers
By the 90-day WineFortune index medianMedians are the 90-day WineFortune index per 75cl, ex VAT, built from WineFortune trades and listings. Wines without a trade or listing are tracked but not indexed.
Wines from Pauillac
Questions
What kind of wine does Pauillac produce?
Pauillac produces still red wine built on Cabernet Sauvignon, usually blended with Merlot and smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The vineyards sit on deep gravel banks beside the Gironde under a maritime climate, giving structured, long-lived reds. All 17 wines WineFortune tracks here are AOP, and most carry a classed-growth ranking.
What is the WineFortune index level for Pauillac?
The WineFortune index median for Pauillac is €176.5 per 75 cl bottle, built from WineFortune's own trades and listings over 90 days. The index sits lower than it did a year ago. It covers 12 indexed wines out of 17 tracked, with the latest observation on 2026-09-21.
Which are the most expensive Pauillac wines on WineFortune?
By WineFortune index median per 75 cl bottle, Château Lafite Rothschild leads at €545, followed by Château Mouton Rothschild at €417.84, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande at €243 and Château Pichon Baron at €225.33. Second wines also feature: Carruades de Lafite at €216.67 and Les Forts de Latour at €202.
How do critics rate Pauillac wines?
Across 103 reviews aggregated by WineFortune, Pauillac wines average 95.2 points on a 100-point scale, with a top score of 100. The median drinking window runs from 2025 to 2050, reflecting the long life these Cabernet-based reds are known for.
Does the WineFortune Premium Selection hold Pauillac wines?
Yes. The WineFortune Premium Selection holds 17 vintages from Pauillac. This is stated as a holding fact only; it is not a recommendation or advice.