More rare than common for me to try a Margaux for the first time these days.
Had this with a French prepared sirloin at Kronenhalle in Zurich.
It’s in a good drinking window. Nice fruit & style. Balanced ripe fruits and nicely resolved earth.
Kronenhalle is a good restaurant, old school environment with a huge stellar art collection, including three Picasso’s.
More rare than common for me to try a Margaux for the first time these days.
Had this with a French prepared sirloin at Kronenhalle in Zurich.
It’s in a good drinking window. Nice fruit & style. Balanced ripe fruits and nicely resolved earth.
Kronenhalle is a good restaurant, old school environment with a huge stellar art collection, including three Picasso’s.
Oct 4th, 2025
A powerful, authoritative wine, the 2012 Paveil de Luze is shaping up to be one of the under-the-radar gems of the year. Earthy and smoky notes add nuance, but it is the wine's explosive, deep personality that stands out most. Expressive floral, savory and ferrous notes meld into the expressive finish. Although the 2012 is more power than finesse, it offers exceptional balance and tons of personality. The blend is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. This is an impressive effort from Paveil de Luze, a Margaux property that could probably be a classified growth. Simon Blanchard is the consulting winemaker. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous)
A powerful, authoritative wine, the 2012 Paveil de Luze is shaping up to be one of the under-the-radar gems of the year. Earthy and smoky notes add nuance, but it is the wine's explosive, deep personality that stands out most. Expressive floral, savory and ferrous notes meld into the expressive finish. Although the 2012 is more power than finesse, it offers exceptional balance and tons of personality. The blend is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. This is an impressive effort from Paveil de Luze, a Margaux property that could probably be a classified growth. Simon Blanchard is the consulting winemaker. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous)
1 person found it helpfulApr 5th, 2017
Vintage 2008 - rich smell, autumn leaves, still full of life
Vintage 2008 - rich smell, autumn leaves, still full of life
Feb 7th, 2017
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
