La Capitelle De Baronaques "Le 2nd Vin De Domaine De Baronaques By Baron Phillip De Rothschild"

Domaine de Baronaques sits on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, in the gravelly plateau of Pauillac, where deep Günz gravel over iron-rich clay defines the terroir. The estate's second wine—produced under the Baronaques label—captures the appellation's signature power without the complexity demanded of the grand vin.

This is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend, vinified in temperature-controlled concrete and oak, with 18–24 months aging in French oak (typically 30–40% new wood). The selection emphasizes mid-slope parcels, yielding wines with the structure expected of Pauillac without excessive extraction. Fermentation occurs in open-top wooden vats, a traditional Bordeaux method that allows natural temperature regulation and extended skin contact.

The second wine category itself—a deliberate declassification of fruit that doesn't meet the grand vin standard—offers transparency: these are younger-drinking expressions of the same terroir, approachable within 5–8 years but capable of aging 15+ years in strong vintages. Baronaques benefits from the same meticulous sorting and winemaking discipline as its senior sibling, making it a gateway to Left Bank Pauillac structure at a fraction of grand cru pricing.

Drink from release through 2035 in ripe vintages.