More about 2020 La Croix des Aubrais Pauillac When Emperor Napoleon III mandated the classification of Bordeaux wines in 1855, he set a quality precedence in Bordeaux that stood the test of time. Notably, Pauillac AOC is home to three of the five first-growth (top-level) estates. Defined by its well-drained, gravelly soils, Pauillac is particularly suited for Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit for La Croix des Aubrais was harvested from vines over 30 years old, with roots that delve deep into the earth and produce small amounts of intensely concentrated berries. A classic Pauillac blend, the 2020 La Croix des Aubrais is 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot with Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, matured in French oak, delivering a fantastic value and pure expression of the region’s prized terroir.