Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pavillon Rouge
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.4%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 67%; Merlot 29%; Petit Verdot 4%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown/WA) ~93; Wine Spectator 90–93; Neal Martin 92–94; Jancis Robinson 17/20; overall consensus ~93/100

Tasting Note
Perfumed Margaux: violets and dried rose over black cherry, cassis and plum, with kirsch, cocoa and cigar-box undertones. Medium-bodied, silky yet firm tannins and balanced acidity, finishing long, floral and savory.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, ribeye or beef short ribs, mushroom risotto; duck à l'orange, Peking duck, char siu or Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi); aged cheeses, umami-rich braised dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested with strict selection; fermented in temperature-controlled vats; matured 18–20 months in French oak barrels (≈60% new); fined with egg white and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Château Margaux, a 1855 First Growth in Margaux (Médoc), was revitalized under André Mentzelopoulos from 1977. Pavillon Rouge (second wine, named 1908) offers earlier approachability while reflecting the estate’s classic elegance.