Paulliac, a key appellation in the Médoc, benefits from exceptional terroir characterized by gravelly hilltops on clay subsoils that provide natural drainage and encourage the vines to develop deep roots: perfect conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. Légende Pauillac is made from grapes grown in the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) vineyards, and again, the wines are crafted with the same attention to detail as the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) estate's fine wines.
For this red wine, the winemakers at Lafite Rothschild primarily use Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. A small portion is also added to Merlot bunches. These bunches both come from old vines in Pauillac, where they enjoy a perfect climate with abundant sunshine, a cool breeze from the Gironde Estuary, and, of course, excellent soil structure. All bunches for this Legende Pauillac are harvested by hand and subject to strict quality control; only the finest bunches are used in the red wine. Before this, the wine is partially aged in new oak barrels. The aging period lasts approximately nine months, giving it considerable depth without losing its softness. This gives it a full and complex aroma, with numerous nuances of black fruit, spices, cedar, earthy notes, and a hint of laurel. The palate is balanced and ripe with a perfectly thick structure, abundant notes of black fruit, oak, and vanilla.
