Taxi Bordeaux → Pauillac

Pauillac is a name that makes every wine lover's heart beat faster. This small town of 5,000 inhabitants on the left bank of the Gironde estuary alone houses three of the five first classified growths of 1855: Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Mouton Rothschild and Château Latour. No other commune in the world can rival such a density of viticultural excellence. The Pauillac appellation also includes classified growths from second to fifth rank (Pichon-Longueville, Lynch-Bages, Pontet-Canet, d'Armailhac, Clerc-Milon, Grand-Puy-Lacoste) that would be absolute stars in any other region. The terroir is unique: deep gravel ridges (pebbles rolled by the Garonne millions of years ago) on a limestone base, with the moderating influence of the estuary. The town of Pauillac itself is a charming port on the estuary, with its carrelets (fishing huts on stilts), its Maison du Tourisme et du Vin (free tastings of 15 appellations), and Café Lavinal (gastronomic restaurant of the Lynch-Bages group). The Marathon du Médoc (September) passes through Pauillac in a unique festive atmosphere. A taxi is the essential companion for visiting Pauillac: between grand cru tastings and a safe return, it is the solution of wisdom and comfort.