Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pavillon Rouge
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 69%, Merlot 19%, Petit Verdot 9%, Cabernet Franc 3%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores for the 2018 Pavillon Rouge include Jeb Dunnuck 95, James Suckling 95, Wine Enthusiast 95, Vinous 94, Decanter 93, Wine Spectator 93, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~93; widely praised for structure and long ageing potential (drink window commonly 2026–2040/2060)

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and black cherry with violet florals, cedar, tobacco and truffle notes; medium–full bodied, silky yet firm tannins, savory earthiness and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised beef (beef bourguignon), aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-braised short ribs, mushroom or beef hotpot.

Production Method
Selected grapes destemmed and fermented, matured in barriques (≈60% new oak), blended and bottled; represents ~30% of the estate’s harvest (bottled July 2020).

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Margaux (named Pavillon Rouge since 1908). Revived under André Mentzelopoulos in 1977; draws fruit from Margaux estate vineyards to offer a more approachable, ageworthy wine.