Mouton Rothschild's Next-Door Neighbor
2019 Chateau Chantecler Pauillac
In the land of Bordeaux giants, Château Chantecler is a miracle. Pauillac is the most famous wine village on earth, dominated by billionaires and First Growths like Latour, Lafite, and Mouton. For a tiny, family-owned estate to survive here is almost unheard of. Chantecler is a "micro-château" in the truest sense. The vineyard covers just 1 hectare (2.5 acres). But what a hectare it is. It sits on the illustrious Plateau de Mutinot, sharing the exact same gravel DNA as its neighbors: Château Mo…
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The "Golden Triangle" Location: You cannot buy better dirt. The vines are bordered by Mouton Rothschild ($600+) and Pontet-Canet ($150+). It is literally the same gravel plateau.
The Unicorn Factor: With only ~1 hectare of vines, Chantecler produces fewer than 400 cases for the world. It is statistically rarer than almost any First Growth.
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Tasting notes
Aroma
A classic, noble Pauillac nose of crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings (graphite), cigar box, and fresh mint.
Palate
Deep, dark, and structured. The palate is packed with blackcurrant fruit and cedar, supported by the firm, fine-grained tannins that define the appellation. It is elegant, savory, and built for the long haul.
Red Wine Body Profile
Light
Bold
Body Profile
Structured
78/100 Intensity
Light
Bold
78.0/100
Feather-light
Delicate
Lifted
Structured
Deep
Grapes
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
ABV
13.5%
Serving
60–64°F
Window
2025–2045
In Detail
1-hectare micro-estate; directly between Mouton Rothschild and Pontet-Canet
In the land of Bordeaux giants, Château Chantecler is a miracle. Pauillac is the most famous wine village on earth, dominated by billionaires and First Growths like Latour, Lafite, and Mouton. For a tiny, family-owned estate to survive here is almost unheard of.
Chantecler is a "micro-château" in the truest sense. The vineyard covers just 1 hectare (2.5 acres). But what a hectare it is. It sits on the illustrious Plateau de Mutinot, sharing the exact same gravel DNA as its neighbors: Château Mouton Rothschild and Château Pontet-Canet.
This 2019 vintage represents a piece of history. With the relentless expansion of the First Growths, properties like Chantecler are disappearing (indeed, the estate has recently been courted for acquisition by its wealthy neighbors). This is a rare chance to taste pure, unadulterated Pauillac terroir—the cassis, the cedar, the graphite—without the corporate polish or the triple-digit price tag. It is a "David" standing among "Goliaths," delivering the power of the 2019 vintage with incredible soul.
