1986 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux
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Pavillon used to represent a third of the total production. All the plots that provided this wine now go into the third and fourth wine at Ch Margaux. 'We now produce 40 hl/ha rather than 60, because of pruning and global warming.' At the time it was considered a very tannic vintage. They double decanted a large format a day in advance . Blackish ruby, pale rusty rim. Sweet and round and perfumed – classic Margaux nose but far from intense. Marked acidity. Relatively light bodied. Fruit far from intense. Fresh and clean on the end. Light and pretty. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
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Weedy black currant, plum and spicy, cedary oak flavors are rich and well d efined with moderate depth and tannins. Ready soon or can age five to seven years. Drink 1993-96. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1989
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.