2004 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux
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A totally different wine to the 2009; this is a much more classic style. Cool and pure, precise and long. Whilst the 2009 might be the more seductive of the two wines, the lift of the 2004 and its sheer class put the two neck and neck today. “Real” wine. And very lovely.
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Full bottle 1,339 g – not heavy! Healthy shaded dark ruby. Rich, ripe, heady, complex Margaux nose. Smooth as red satin. Freshly aromatic. Nicely balanced with the tannins almost resolved and a very slight inky rust sensation on the finish. (JR)
The 2004 Pavillon Rouge has a really lovely, peppermint-tinged bouquet that is very well-defined and full of vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with impressive concentration. It is not a complex wine, and it might feel just a bit forceful on the slightly leathery finish. But it has a sense of swagger about it that I really like. Maybe just give this a couple more years if you fancy.
The 2004 Pavillon Rouge is similar to the grand vin, just slightly less intense and long. Sandalwood, dried flowers, spice, and sweet red fruits all flow to a medium-bodied, mature, yet silky and elegant 2004 that’s ideal for drinking over the coming 7-8 years.
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.