Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pavillon Rouge
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
1999
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 1999 Pavillon Rouge include Wine Spectator ~89 and Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~87 (Apr 2002); Neal Martin/Wine Advocate 88–89. Considered an excellent example of Château Margaux's second wine with good ageing potential

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Margaux second wine: blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, cedar, leather and dried herbs. Silky, moderate tannins, balanced acidity and a perfumed, slightly tobacco-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, duck confit, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-braised beef, mushroom-based hotpots and grilled shiitake.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; fermented in temperature-controlled vats; strict selection for the second wine; aged approximately 12–18 months in French oak (portion new oak).

Vineyard Info
Pavillon Rouge is the long-established second wine of Château Margaux (Premier Cru Classé). Estate restored by André Mentzelopoulos; now managed by Corinne Mentzelopoulos with a reputation for precision and elegance.