Pauillac is an important commune of the Medoc on the left bank of Bordeaux's Gironde estuary. Sandwiched between St. Estephe to the north and St. Julien so the south, the village boasts three of the Medoc’s five first growths ranked in the official Classification of 1855. They include Chateau Lafite, Latour, and Mouton. It is also home to no less than 12 fifth growths, whose fierce competition has led to a increase in the standard of their wine. Consequently, at a fraction of the price, they are often considered are great deal when compared to first growths and even “super seconds”.