2015 Pavillon Rouge du Ch Margaux
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Tasted blind. Quite a rich nose. Still quite unformed with tannins present but it may will get there. There is lots of fruit to counterbalance the tannin. (JR)
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James Suckling
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2015 Pavillon Rouge has a slightly gamey bouquet, though there is fine delineation and the oak is well integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated fleshy tannins but it has structure, grip and a sense of composure on the sapid finish. This is a well-crafted Margaux. Tasted blind at the 2015 Bordeaux Ten-Year-On tasting at Farr Vintners.
Revved up and ready to go, tender melted tannins at the 10 year point, and yet full of life, expertly managed in its delivery of juice and spice, brambled autumnal fruits, really one to look out for. The frame is still fully in place - elegant chalk, crushed rocks, woodsmoke and roses, so delicious. A buy. Paul Pontallier's final vintage as technical director.
Tasted blind. Rather heady black-cherry nose. Rich and flattering. Only just not too much! Pretty Napa-like and a little astringent on the end. (JR)
About the producer
Ch. Margaux is one of Bordeaux’s most historic and famous estates. The only classified First Growth in Margaux, it epitomises the appellation’s elegance, while producing wines with fantastic ageing potential.