Pavillon Rouge is the second wine of Chateau Margaux, whose quality closely approaches that of the first wine as all the plots involved contribute to the blending of Château Margaux. Not quite the same complexity, of course, nor the same depth or “magic”, however the flavours are close and the balance in the mouth leads to the same subtle senses of power and softness. Generally ready to drink a little earlier whilst retaining an excellent potential to age largely beyond 30 or 40 years.
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2020 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, Margaux 6x75cl
Red ⋅ Bordeaux ⋅ France
£828 / Case£138 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
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Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Jane Anson 94
Sinewed muscle, nuanced aromatics, graphite, gunsmoke, fresh tobacco leaf and blackberry puree. Great purity of fruits, a ton of lift and freshly crushed mint leaf aromatics that grip and curl out of the glass. One of the really successful second wines in the vintage. 31% of the overall blend. 2% of Cabernet Franc completes the blend.
Anticipated maturity: 2025-2038
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