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Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux (2nd wine of Ch Margaux) 2006

Margaux, Second wine

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Tasting Notes

The light, fresh, sensual, round 2006 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux exhibits moderate levels of dark cherry and red currant fruit accompanied by background herb and spice characteristics. Drink it over the next 5-7 years.

Score: 86

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2009-2016 01 February 2009

Tasted at Margaux. A bright ruby/purple hue. A very lush, voluptuous, alcoholic nose, with well-integrated new oak and a sense of minerality. Cassis, violets and blackberries, all with good definition. The palate is full-bodied, quite tannic and masculine but with a nice tension. Very focused but rather abrupt on the finish. Still, very fine. Tasted April 2007.

Score: 88 - 90

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 24 April 2007

This second wine represents 55% of the crop. All the great Cabernet went into the grand vin, we were told. Mid to light crimson. Highly aromatic. Very lifted and fragrant. Ralatively light and even a bit skinny. Nervy and a little bit green even. Only medium weight. Light dry sandy tannins. Pretty fast fade on the finish. Seems to me a relatively weak Pavillon Rouge.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020 01 April 2007

The second wine of Chateau Margaux, this is where most of the Merlot went. (40% with 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot). Representing 55% of the production with the remaining 10% sold off in bulk to guarantee quality. Sweetly perfumed with soft red fruits and herbs. Midweight, round and soft with appealing texture. Not the most concentrated but lovely - perfect for early to medium-term drinking.

Score: 89 - 91

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2007

Very fruity, mineral and raspberry character. Full and silky, with fine tannins. Slightly hollow midpalate. Yet long and sweet fruit and firm tannins.

Score: 85 - 88

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2007