2021 Pavillon Blanc du Ch Margaux
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Tasted blind. Very pale. Rather like a wine tasted earlier (the Clarté de Haut-Brion). Quite Loire-like. Good acidity and a nice change for bordeaux but not worth a lot of money in an international context. A tad astringent. Overpriced! (JR)
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William Kelley, Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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As always, the 2021 Château Margaux Pavillon Blanc is all Sauvignon and is a brilliant wine displaying a mineral-drenched style in its crushed citrus, white flowers, spice, and minty herb nuances. Beautifully textured, medium-bodied, and as focused and chiseled as they come, yet also with beautiful concentration, it's a singular, riveting expression of Sauvignon that will have two decades of longevity.
The 2021 Pavillon Blanc seems to be less tropical than when I tasted it from barrel. Conference pear, just a hint of pineapple and red apples are joined by light beeswax scents. The palate is well-balanced with a very fine line of acidity, taut and fresh, just a prickle of stem ginger and bitter lemon emerging toward the finish with impressive persistence. This could be consumed now, but I'm not sure I would cellar it long-term like other recent vintages.
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.