Château Margaux
Pavillon Blanc White Bordeaux Blend
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Pale lemon in colour. Barb tasted before I did and could smell the Sauvignon Blanc immediately - musky, grapefruit (gooseberry and a trace of passion fruit as it warmed up). Medium + intensity on the palate - fully integrated oak and diminished acidity - citrus and grapefruit. Overall - delicate and restrained. An excellent wine but paying a lot for the label.
Pale lemon in colour. Barb tasted before I did and could smell the Sauvignon Blanc immediately - musky, grapefruit (gooseberry and a trace of passion fruit as it warmed up). Medium + intensity on the palate - fully integrated oak and diminished acidity - citrus and grapefruit. Overall - delicate and restrained. An excellent wine but paying a lot for the label.
Aug 13th, 2023
Beautiful color. Perfect fill. Still showing some young Bdx blanc aromas of guava, pineapple and beeswax. Lots of acidity and a long finish
Beautiful color. Perfect fill. Still showing some young Bdx blanc aromas of guava, pineapple and beeswax. Lots of acidity and a long finish
Feb 26th, 2023
A simply glorious aged Bordeaux Blanc, shared for my big four zero, the 2004 Pavillion Blanc by Chateau Margaux is silky, opulently textured and has insanely good poise and length. Right out of the gate you are impressed with the range of aromatics from lychee and starfruit to damp earth, wild mushroom and brandy soaked pear. Once on the attack, you are surprised by the freshness imparted in this wine that now stands at sixteen years of age. The soft mouthfeel gives this an err of elegance as the wine effortlessly glides across the mid palate with a bright beam of salinity. The captivating, exceedingly long finish produces the final crescendo. One thing is clear — this beautiful Bordeaux Blanc still has a long life ahead of it. Drink 2020-2035- 97
A simply glorious aged Bordeaux Blanc, shared for my big four zero, the 2004 Pavillion Blanc by Chateau Margaux is silky, opulently textured and has insanely good poise and length. Right out of the gate you are impressed with the range of aromatics from lychee and starfruit to damp earth, wild mushroom and brandy soaked pear. Once on the attack, you are surprised by the freshness imparted in this wine that now stands at sixteen years of age. The soft mouthfeel gives this an err of elegance as the wine effortlessly glides across the mid palate with a bright beam of salinity. The captivating, exceedingly long finish produces the final crescendo. One thing is clear — this beautiful Bordeaux Blanc still has a long life ahead of it. Drink 2020-2035- 97
May 24th, 2020
Tasting Group. My 6th, group 4th. Smelled like milk chocolate (?!). Fresh cheese. Woody. Mineral in the mouth, Tart.
Tasting Group. My 6th, group 4th. Smelled like milk chocolate (?!). Fresh cheese. Woody. Mineral in the mouth, Tart.
Feb 25th, 2020
The 2005 Pavillon Blanc is simply stunning and is offering an incredible amount of appeal at this stage. Showing wonderful energy and vibrancy, this begins with striking aromas of tropical fruits, ripe pear, lime zest, honeysuckle and crushed stones that all take shape beautifully. This displays remarkable balanced and precision, as it continues to impress all the way through the laser focused finish. This is an utterly brilliant Sauvignon that is absolutely delightful today and readers who are lucky enough to have this in their cellar are in for a serious treat.
The 2005 Pavillon Blanc is simply stunning and is offering an incredible amount of appeal at this stage. Showing wonderful energy and vibrancy, this begins with striking aromas of tropical fruits, ripe pear, lime zest, honeysuckle and crushed stones that all take shape beautifully. This displays remarkable balanced and precision, as it continues to impress all the way through the laser focused finish. This is an utterly brilliant Sauvignon that is absolutely delightful today and readers who are lucky enough to have this in their cellar are in for a serious treat.
Jul 23rd, 20191985 star of the night - 3rd anniversary of @shagbarkrva being open- other wines were 1988 Krug -1999 y’quem Sauternes - 1984 richebourg- 2000 ch latour
1985 star of the night - 3rd anniversary of @shagbarkrva being open- other wines were 1988 Krug -1999 y’quem Sauternes - 1984 richebourg- 2000 ch latour
Jun 29th, 2019
A pretty wine. Fresh with restrained tropical notes. Lovely clarity
A pretty wine. Fresh with restrained tropical notes. Lovely clarity
Apr 20th, 2019Lemon in colour. Appley funky (beginning of sherry) aromas. Some creaminess on the palate amongst the delicate lemon flavours and oxidative notes creeping in at 15 years of age. Certainly at the end of its drinking window From a 30 acre vineyard in Margaux planted exclusively with Sauvignon Blanc. It spends a further 7 to 8 months in barrels. Paul Pontallier felt this was the best vintage of this Cuvée to that point. In summary I wish I had consumed this wine a few years ago when it would have been a little fresher.
Lemon in colour. Appley funky (beginning of sherry) aromas. Some creaminess on the palate amongst the delicate lemon flavours and oxidative notes creeping in at 15 years of age. Certainly at the end of its drinking window From a 30 acre vineyard in Margaux planted exclusively with Sauvignon Blanc. It spends a further 7 to 8 months in barrels. Paul Pontallier felt this was the best vintage of this Cuvée to that point. In summary I wish I had consumed this wine a few years ago when it would have been a little fresher.
Feb 11th, 2019Pics or it didn’t happen. A bit oxidized but still a beautiful example of the wine. I truly believe this is one of the best values in Bordeaux due to scarcity and the amazing quality. Next one will be a more recent vintage.
Pics or it didn’t happen. A bit oxidized but still a beautiful example of the wine. I truly believe this is one of the best values in Bordeaux due to scarcity and the amazing quality. Next one will be a more recent vintage.
Dec 19th, 2018