Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pavillon Rouge
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores for Pavillon Rouge 2020 — James Suckling 97, Wine Enthusiast 96, Vinous 94, Jeb Dunnuck 94, Decanter 94, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93 (est. )

Tasting Note
Perfumed Margaux character: blackcurrant, black cherry and plum with violet, cedar, tobacco and spice notes. Polished, grainy tannins, fresh acidity and a mineral, chalky finish with long savory depth.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, prime rib, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar or Comté. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, beef rendang, soy-grilled shiitake mushrooms.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, sorted and destemmed. Traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, malolactic conversion, aged 12–18 months in French oak (approx. 50–55% new).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Château Margaux; Pavillon Rouge is the estate’s second wine (named 1908) revived by André Mentzelopoulos in 1977. Represents ~30% of harvest, made from Margaux estate parcels.