Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Pavillon Rouge |
Label Name: | Margaux 2nd Wine |
Vintage: | 2012 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Margaux, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~90; Wine Spectator ~90; Vinous 90–91; Jancis Robinson 17. 5/20; James Suckling ~90
Tasting Note
Perfumed nose of blackcurrant, plum, rose petal and subtle spice. Silky entry with medium body, ripe tannins, mineral backbone and dark chocolate notes; long, graceful finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised short ribs, beef rendang.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested, rigorous plot selection; traditional fermentation in stainless steel/temperature‑controlled vats with gentle extraction, malolactic in tank, and élevage in French oak barrels (portion new) for c.12–20 months.
Vineyard Info
Pavillon Rouge is the second wine of Château Margaux (First Growth). Created to showcase selected plots not retained for the grand vin, it follows the estate’s long tradition of quality and precision.