Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux (2nd wine of Ch Margaux) 2008

Margaux, Second wine

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The 2008 Pavillon Rouge didn’t show quite as well as I had hoped, but is still an elegant, berry-scented, spicy, soft Pavillon Rouge with good depth, sweet tannins, and an attractive finish. It can be drunk now or cellared or 12-15 years.

Score: 88

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2026 03 May 2011

The second wine, the 2008 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, represents 47% of the crop (keep in mind that 17% of the total crop was sold off in bulk), and is composed of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, and the rest mostly Petit Verdot with a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc. It is a beautiful wine exhibiting classic purity along with red and black fruits intermixed with licorice, tobacco leaf, and floral nuances. Sweet, round tannins, and a lovely forward freshness suggest this stunning second wine should drink well young, yet last for 15+ years. .

Score: 90 - 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2009-2024 30 April 2009

(68% cabernet sauvignon, 26% merlot, 5% petit verdot and 1% cabernet franc; 47% of the estate's total production) Medium-full red. Enticing strawberry and pomegranate aromas of modest complexity. Then supple and fresh on the palate, with pleasant, pure red fruit flavors and a somewhat compact mouth feel. The extremely fine tannins are a thing of beauty: though this very smooth wine finishes slightly short, you'll have no trouble draining a bottle far too quickly!

Score: 87 - 90

Ian D'Agata, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2009

Currant and berries on the nose, with hints of vanilla and coffee. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and lovely fruit. Refined and pretty, but short.

Score: 87 - 90

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2009

Second wine which soaked up most of the 2008 Merlot. Mid crimson. Quite delicate and fragrant but no sign of unripeness. Quite angular. Lots of fine tannin. Much less fleshy than Pavillon usually is - lighter rather than softer than the grand vin this year

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2021 01 April 2009

Moderate intensity on the nose, quite earthy, perhaps less exuberant than previous vintages. Dark fruit - touches of boysenberry and wild hedgerow. A faint hint of thyme. The palate has an understated entry, leading to a rounded, softer Pavillon, texturally like Merlot but with more Cabernet flavours: cedar, sous-bois and a touch of tar. Moderated length. It almost has a Pauillac-like austerity towards the finish, which is an attractive virtue but not in the same class as recent vintages.

Score: 87 - 89

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2009