The Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Médoc of Bordeaux

Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild
The winery offers 177 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.
This estate is part of the Baron Philippe de Rothschild.
It is ranked in the top 4 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Médoc in the region of Bordeaux

The Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 177 wines for sale in of Médoc to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Baron Philippe de Rothschild Estate is a place of great prestige, located in the Medoc region of France. It was founded by the famous Baron Philippe de Rothschild in 1922, who was one of the pioneers of the French wine industry. Since then, the estate has remained at the forefront of French wine production and has diversified into a variety of delicious products ranging from red and white wines to sparkling wines, spirits, and even liqueurs. The estate produces about 8 million bottles of wine a year, made from the finest parcels in the Medoc, offering a variety of the finest French wines. The wines are made from grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, as well as a larger number of local grape varieties. The wines are produced under the best microclimatic conditions and thanks to environmentally friendly viticulture practices, to preserve the quality of the wines for decades to come. The estate is becoming more environmentally friendly and has implemented sustainable winemaking techniques to ensure that only the best grapes are selected, waste is reduced and impact on the environment is minimized. The wines are also organic certified, which ensures the quality of the products and limited use of chemicals. The estate is also renowned for its exclusive guided tours and tasting lounges for wine, spirits, and liqueurs. You will also find a restaurant, a bar, and even a boutique hotel, offering elegant rooms with views of the vineyards, as well as full packages and special gourmet offers. Baron Philippe de Rothschild Estate is undoubtedly a holistic experience for wine lovers; whether it's tasting the products, visiting the stunning estate, tasting the wines in the tasting room, enjoying the unique atmosphere of the region, or staying in one of the plush hotels on the estate.

Top Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild wines

Looking for the best Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild wines in Médoc among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

How Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of cod rougail, scallops with chorizo sauce or quiche lorraine.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

On the nose the white wine of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of lime, lemon or asparagus. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

  • 2002With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.48/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.45/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Sémillon
  • Muscadelle
  • Viognier
  • Riesling

Discovering the wine region of Médoc

Bordeaux's Médoc is an area of coastal lagoons, sand dunes and pine forests located on the 45th parallel. It is also a global wine powerhouse, and home to four of the world's most prestigious wine villages: Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Estèphe and Saint-Julien. The estates located in these villages produce some of the most expensive bottles in the world. The region has also provided all but one of the châteaux included in the official 1855 Bordeaux wine classification (Haut-Brion).

The Médoc vineyards cover about 16,000 hectares, including the various small appellations. Approximately 5500 hectares of vines are classified for the production of AOC/AOP Médoc wines. Wedged between the Atlantic coast and the wide Gironde estuary, the Médoc is in fact a peninsula. It stretches 80 kilometres (50 miles) to the northwest, from the city of Bordeaux to the Pointe de Grave.

The top sweet wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

How Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of fruity desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of tarte tatin or pear and roquefort crisp.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild. often reveals types of flavors of apricot, tangerine or honey and sometimes also flavors of orange blossom, earth or tree fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

  • 2003With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2001With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.85/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild.

  • Sémillon
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Muscadelle

Discover the grape variety: Muscadelle

Muscadelle white is a grape variety that originated in France (Bergerac). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by bunches of medium size, and grapes of medium caliber. Muscadelle white can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Languedoc & Roussillon.

The top pink wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

How Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew provencal style, tunisian macaroni or rabbit, cabbage, bacon.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild. often reveals types of flavors of lemon, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

  • 2021With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.46/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.46/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.43/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.39/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Carménère
  • Grenache

The word of the wine: Food and wine pairing

It is the set of techniques that allow for the pleasant combination of food and wine. Food and wine pairing is based on a few basic principles, such as similarity, complementarity or contrast, and involves all the elements that make up the wine and the food (flavours, textures, aromas, etc.).

The top red wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

How Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with pickle sauce, potjevleesch (meat in a pot) or alice's rabbit.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

On the nose the red wine of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of black cherries, plum or cheese. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

  • 1916With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1989With an average score of 4.52/5
  • 1975With an average score of 4.51/5
  • 1981With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1976With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1986With an average score of 4.38/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec
  • Carménère
  • Petit Verdot

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

How Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese, sophie's tuna cake or pasta with shrimp.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild. often reveals types of flavors of non oak. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Cooked wine

In Provence, wine made from must cooked and reduced over a wood fire, traditionally consumed at Christmas time with the thirteen desserts.

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Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Sémillon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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