In Bond Fine Wine. 2012 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, Margaux, Bordeaux, France. Second wine • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 90/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2022–2032. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Robert Parker (RP) — 87–89/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 26/04/2013 · Drink 20103-2028
Composed of 30% of the production, the 2012 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Fragrant, flowery, red and black fruit notes intermixed with notions of dusty, loamy soil are found in this medium-bodied, silky, enormously charming 2012. Enjoy it over the next 10-15 years.
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 17–18/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 22/04/2013 · Drink 2020-2030
63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. Very fragrant indeed. Lift and restraint. Not TOO sweet compared with some other Medocs in 2012. Lovely balance. Very clean and healthy. Modestly scaled. Very precise and neat. Very discreet - beautiful really is an apt word for this.
James Suckling (JS) — 89–90/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 21/04/2013
A pleasant finish of ripe tannins and fresh fruit with minerals and chocolate. Full body. Slightly hollow middle-palate.