Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pavillon Rouge
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2nd Wine (ex Château 2023)
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 48%, Cabernet Sauvignon 48%, Petit Verdot 4%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted critics: Neal Martin (eRobertParker) 93-95; Vinous ~91; Wine Spectator 92; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate reviews 88–91 in various years. Widely praised as one of the richest Pavillon Rouge vintages (2005)

Tasting Note
Ripe blackcurrant and blackberry with violet perfume, cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and opulent, plush mid-palate with firm, polished tannins and a long, spiced finish; excellent aging potential.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef ribeye, duck breast, game birds, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy-braised short ribs, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes; temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation, short maceration, malolactic fermentation; aged 18–24 months in French oak (significant portion new).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Château Margaux; Pavillon Rouge named in 1908 as the estate's second wine. Quality improved under André Mentzelopoulos; strict selection and low yields mirror the domaine's standards.