Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, Margaux
    Château Margaux

    Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, Margaux, 2022

    93/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    92-94/100
    Robert Parker Wine Advocate
    93/100
    The Wine Independent
    93/100
    Vinous
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    1. Last Few

      2022

      3x75cl

      DP

      £551.80

    2. 2022

      6x75cl

      DP

      £1,103.60

    3. 2022

      6x75cl

      DP

      £1,103.60

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    Aurélien explained that although a very hot vintage, they were surprised by a pH of 3.6, a figure they would associate with a cool growing season. Made from a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot and representing 32% of the crop, the Pavillon Rouge 2022 opens with a glorious bouquet of flowers and vivid fruits. Dense and compact on the palate, vibrant and alive, texturally this is so silky with long, refined tannins displaying suggestions of graphite and cassis on the finish. A beautiful Pavillon Rouge, which carries the family crest. Alas, yields are just 25 hl/ha.

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    Critic Reviews

    93/100
    Chris Kissack,
    The Wine Independent
    This is 32% of the crop here, and dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon at 64% of the blend. with 24% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. No change in the élevage here, Philippe Bascaules having initially considered a later bottling but found after the last fining the wine was ready for the bottle. He thinks this represents the ripeness of the tannins. The élevage was in 50% to 60% new oak. This has a super confident nose for Pavillon Rouge, rich in blackcurrant fruit, raspberry, concentrated, even a little blueberry showing here, with touches of soot and tar. Despite this the palate feels polished, silky, soft and charming, with a forward presence of dark and modestly plush fruit, with a light and ripe tannic backbone, which sits comfortably enshrouded by the fruit, another sign of the ripeness of the tannins, ending with a peppery length. It has real panache, with a sense of mineral freshness. Such fine maturity – a great Pavillon Rouge here – so fine and ripe you could drink this very soon. But you shouldn’t of course, because with cellar time this will be great. The alcohol on the label is 14.5%.
    drinking window 2027 - 2049
    date of review 06/2025
    93/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    Fragrant and finessed aromatics on this Pavillon Rouge, that cut through the well-embedded tannins and powerful spice. This has closed down since En Primeur, with a muscular frame and dark fruits, suggesting it has a long way to run. 60% new oak, 25hl/h yield, director Philippe Bascaules.
    drinking window 2028 - 2040
    date of review 03/2025
    93/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2022 Pavillon Rouge was bottled in June 2023. This has a delectable bouquet with pure and delineated red plum, raspberry, wilted rose petal and inkwell scents. The palate is medium-bodied and very harmonious, with fine-grain tannin and a keen line of acidity. It's not deep or powerful, but there is tension throughout.
    drinking window 2026 - 2048
    date of review 02/2025
    92-94/100
    William Kelley,
    Robert Parker Wine Advocate
    The 2022 Pavillon Rouge is deep and perfumed, wafting from the glass with notions of cherries, raspberry preserve, lilac, violets and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, velvety and concentrated palate that's deep, rich and vibrant, with a tannic grain that resembles the grand vin this year. It represents just under a third of the estate's production.
    date of review 04/2023

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Margaux
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    abv:
    13%

    allergen information

    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.