Appellations

Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux 2013

Dry Whites

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Tasting Notes

A tangy, lively white from Margaux with sliced-lemon, citrus-skin and grapefruit character. Full body with a solid core of fruit and a long, long finish. So expressive and lively. 100% sauvignon blanc.

Score: 95 - 96 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2014

Lemon, grapefruit, mint, crushed rocks and slate wrap around the palate in the 2013 Pavillon Blanc, a wine that deftly balances bright, focused aromatics with gorgeous textural finesse, all supported by beams of intense, vibrant salinity. The Pavillon Blanc is a drop-dead gorgeous white with tons of potential. Sadly, only 40% of the crop made it into the bottle.

Score: 93 - 95 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 01 April 2014

Bracing, lively, mouthwatering verbena, thyme and white asparagus notes show crackling mâche and chive notes through the finish, with a flicker of sel gris. Not as much of a rapier as the 2011, but it’s close. Tasted non-blind.

Score: 92 - 95 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2014

The Pavillon Blanc was picked from 19 to 27 September, which Paul Pontallier mentioned was before the botrytis hit. The blend has not physically been made although the sample is representative of the final blend. They key to its success is that being 100% Sauvignon Blanc, this grape variety is less prone to rot. It has a delicate bouquet with gooseberry and grapefruit scents, a hint of gravel in the background. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity. It is perhaps not the most complex Pavillon Blanc I have tasted, although it has great persistency in the mouth. Tasted April 2014.

Score: 91 - 93 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 01 April 2014

Silver-pale, lovely bouquet of wild irises. Vineyard dominating the 100% Sauvignon fruit, crisp, floral, perfectly balanced.

Score: 91 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2015-2020 Date: 01 April 2014