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.