1998 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, Margaux
| Vineyard: | Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux |
| Retail Price: | $222.00 |
| Varietal: | Bordeaux Blend |
| Style: | Red |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Time-honored techniques still prevail here. Grapes are manually harvested and sorted. The wine is fermented in oak vats and aged in Tronçais oak barrels as for the first wine. In general, though, Pavillon Rouge is bottled three to four months earlier than Château Margaux.
Expert Reviews
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Wine.comLess complex in style and reaching maturity earlier than its illustrious parent, Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux is a sublime reflection of its terroir. The unmistakable Margaux bouquet which allies refined fruit, floral and vinous aromas is confirmed on the palate in a wine of generous yet elegant black fruit and cassis flavors set in a firm, harmonious structure supported by soft, ripe tannins ending in a long finish.
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CellarTracker Community Tasting NotesCommunity Tasting Notes (average 87.7 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 7 notes)
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Wine SpectatorRating: 87/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 01/31/01.
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International Wine CellarRating: 89/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar.
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Vintage ChartRating for France-Bordeaux-Margaux: 86 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>