In Bond Fine Wine. 2021 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, Margaux, Bordeaux, France. Second wine • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 92/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2025–2046. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
William Kelley (WK) — 91–93/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 29/04/2022
Aromas of plums, raspberries and sweet spices introduce the 2021 Pavillon Rouge, a medium to full-bodied, velvety and vibrant wine that's impressively rich and mouthfilling, revealing a deep core of fruit framed by powdery tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long, saline finish. The blend is 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, and Philippe Bascaules…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 92/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 27/02/2024 · Drink 2031-2046
The 2021 Pavillon Rouge is bright and beautifully focused. A slender, vibrant Pavillon Rouge, the 2021 impresses with energy more than volume. Bright acids lift a core of red plum fruit, blood orange, cinnamon and rose petal. Saline notes extend the finish. Today, the 2021 is a bit clenched, but that should not be an issue in a few years' time.
Neal Martin (NM) — 92/100 · Vinous, 22/02/2024 · Drink 2025-2040
The 2021 Pavillon Rouge showed well from barrel. Now, in bottle since late June, it has a gorgeous, very pure, almost Burgundy-like bouquet that blossoms in the glass: raspberry, blackberry and crushed violet scents. The palate is medium-bodied with very succulent tannins, fine acidity, gentle grip and a disarmingly minerally, fresh finish. What a delightful Pavillon.