ClassificationDeuxieme Cru Classe (1855 classification)
VarietalsCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Hectares89 ha
OwnerLouis Roederer Champagne
WinemakerNicolas Glumineau (CEO and winemaker since 2012)
Founded1694
TastingVisits available by appointment.
NeighbourhoodPauillac AOC

Signature wines: pichon-lalande, reserve-de-la-comtesse

Scores: Wine Advocate 98 (2019), Decanter 97 (2020)

Location

Address: Chateau Pichon Lalande, 33250 Pauillac, France, Bordeaux

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Chateau Pontet-Canet ★ 4.8

Cinquieme Cru Classe (1855 classification)Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot81 haFounded 1975Alfred TesseronWinemaker Mathieu BessonnetDemeter CertifiedECOCERTPauillac AOC

Pauillac fifth growth leading Bordeaux biodynamics; 81 hectares certified Demeter since 2014 and Biodyvin since 2010. Tesseron family owners; Mathieu Bessonnet technical director since 2020.

Tasting: Visits and tastings available by appointment.

Signature wines: pontet-canet

Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2010), Wine Advocate 100 (2012)

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Tasting: Visits and tastings available by appointment.

Signature wines: pontet-canet

Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2010), Wine Advocate 100 (2012)

Chateau Palmer ★ 4.8

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Tasting: Visits by appointment.

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Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2009), Wine Advocate 100 (1961)

Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion ★ 4.8

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Graves Cru Classe adjacent to Haut-Brion in Talence, sharing the same Domaine Clarence Dillon ownership. 23 hectares producing powerful, structured Cabernet-Merlot blends.

Tasting: Visits by appointment only.

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Chateau Leoville-Barton ★ 4.7

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Saint-Julien second growth family-owned without interruption since 1826. 48 hectares planted predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon; known for exceptional value among classed growths.

Tasting: By appointment for professionals and private visits.

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Scores: Wine Advocate 99 (2016), James Suckling 99 (2018)

Chateau Leoville-Las Cases ★ 4.8

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Saint-Julien second growth known as the 'super second' of the appellation. 97 hectares with the famous walled Grand Clos enclos; Delon family ownership.

Tasting: By appointment for professionals.

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Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2010), Wine Spectator 99 (2016)

Chateau Angelus ★ 4.8

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Iconic Saint-Emilion estate known for its bell-tower icon. 27 hectares of Merlot-Cabernet Franc; organic certified; withdrew from 2022 classification; Stephanie de Bouard-Rivoal leads.

Tasting: Visits available by appointment.

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Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2012), James Suckling 100 (2016)

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