2021, Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, MARGAUX

Bordeaux Blend: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Margaux's second wine is made from a serious selection process that takes place at this first growth château.

A nicely rounded young red with fine tannins that are polished and poised. Medium body with a solid centre-palate and a creamy finish. Shows wonderful ripeness and beauty. 73% cabernet sauvignon, 18% merlot, 5% petit verdot and 4% cabernet franc. 94-95 James Suckling.

Aromas of plums, raspberries and sweet spices introduce the 2021 Pavillon Rouge, a medium to full-bodied, velvety and vibrant wine that's impressively rich and mouth-filling, revealing a deep core of fruit framed by powdery tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long, saline finish. 91-93 William Kelley, Wine Advocate.

The 2021 Pavillon Rouge continues the trend of more Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc in the final blend as the vines planted 20 years ago reach maturity. Aged in 50% and 60% new oak, it has a very well-defined bouquet with perfumed black fruit, crushed violet and a touch of blood orange. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, rounded and fleshy. Quite persistent on the finish. Very fine. 90-92 Neal Martin.