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Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux (2nd wine of Ch Margaux) 2013

Margaux, Second wine

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Tasting Notes

The 2013 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, which was the smallest production ever at 50,000 bottles, has a breezy, red cherry and strawberry-scented bouquet that is simple but attractive. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly stringy tannin, moderate acidity, with a little chewiness on the finish. Drink over the next 4-6 years.

Score: 87 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2023 Date: 28 October 2016

The Pavillon Rouge consists of just 21% of the harvest - the smallest proportion ever since much is not deselected into the third wine or sold off. It has a rather broody bouquet the demands some encouragement, but eventually reveals blackberry, cold stone and just a touch of violet. Indeed, the floral component comes through strongly with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with good acidity and tension. There is perhaps a little more coarseness compared to recent vintages on the entry, although the finish is cohesive and with a delicate touch of black pepper. Tasted April 2014.

Score: 89 - 91 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 01 April 2014

The 2013 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, which represents only 21% of the harvest, is composed of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. It possesses a medium ruby color as well as sweet kirsch and currant fruit intermixed with hints of spice box and loamy soil undertones. This soft, supple 2013 does not reveal any aggressive tannins, so it can be consumed over the next 7-8 years.

Score: 87 - 8 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2022 Date: 01 August 2014

Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries and mint meld together in the 2013 Pavillon Rouge. Understated, classy and impeccable, the 2013 stands out for its graceful personality. This is a very pretty, if somewhat light-bodied Pavillon Rouge. At just 21% of the chateau's total production, the 2013 is also the smallest vintage ever of Pavillon Rouge. The blend is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc.

Score: 88 - 91 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 01 April 2014

A very perfumy, elegant style, with sandalwood, rooibos tea and bergamot notes, backed by fine, dusty structure and a lingering hint of cherry paste. The selection here was just 21 percent of the crop, and this is the smallest amount of Pavillon Rouge ever produced. Tasted non-blind.

Score: 87 - 90 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2014

Deep red, fragrant and elegant nose, quite discreet now purity, class and balance for the future.

Score: 89 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2017-2026 Date: 01 April 2014

50% down in volume. This is just 21% of production with 41% of the total crop not used for either 1st or 2nd wine, including a number of plots of Merlot that usually go into Margaux itself. Open and floral aromatics. Melted fine tannins and very polished overall.

Score: 91 - 93 Albany Vintners, - Date: 01 April 2014

84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Violets and black cherry, but a certain herbal edge too. Light body, very well-crafted smooth tannins. Beautifully balanced, seamless and effortless, but missing some substance. (16+)

Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2020 Date: 01 April 2014

This is so delicious and savory now, with plum, light meat and berry character. Full body, soft tannins, juicy finish. You really want to drink this.

Score: 88 - 89 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2014