Purring Pauillac

La Croix des Aubrais Pauillac 2023. Grape Variety 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot Alcohol 13.5% ABV Origin Pauillac, Bordeaux, France Vinification The wine is produced in the cellars of the renowned Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse Lalande, ensuring precision and pedigree throughout the process. Maturation Aged for approximately 12–16 months in French oak barriques, with a portion of new oak to enhance structure, depth, and aromatic complexity. Tasting Note From one of Bordeaux’s most revered communes, this Pauillac captures both the power and refinement that define the appellation. Deeply coloured and intensely aromatic, it opens with layers of blackcurrant, dark plum, and cassis, wrapped in an elegant perfume of violets, cedarwood, tobacco leaf, and a touch of smoky oak. The palate is full-bodied and commanding, yet impeccably polished. Concentrated dark fruit glides across a silky, mouth-coating texture, supported by firm, slaty tannins that lend both structure and longevity. Subtle notes of graphite and spice emerge with aeration, adding complexity and a distinctly Pauillac signature. Despite its power, the wine remains poised and harmonious, with a long, resonant finish. Approachable with decanting in its youth, this is a wine built for cellaring, set to evolve beautifully through 2035 and beyond. A natural partner to roasted lamb, ribeye steak, or richly flavoured game dishes. Post arrival price will be $87.95 Today’s pre-departure price is $57.95 This wine is part of the shipment scheduled to arrive in September/October 2026. Dispatch to you will be organised as soon as it has cleared Australian customs.