Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux 2019

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Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni

The 2019 Pavillon Blanc is a very pretty, airy white from château Margaux done in a style that emphasizes energy more than anything else. White pepper, crushed rocks and bright saline accents play off the citrus fruit. The 2019 is quite steely, and yet there are no green or vegetal notes at all.

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Reviewed by: Neal Martin

The 2019 Pavillon Blanc de Margaux has an open and quite intense bouquet, scents of fresh pear, orange pith and citrus peel, and just a touch of smoke. The palate is well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity, lively with Clementine and mandarin notes. Cohesive with well-integrated oak this gradually builds towards a very convincing finish. Excellent. Best Pavillon Blanc in recent years? You bet. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.

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Reviewed by: Neal Martin

This was the first time I tasted the 2019 Pavillon Blanc de Château Margaux. Picked September 2–12, it has an attractive nose of red apple, linden, Nashi pear and a hint of gooseberry. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, lovely depth and a slightly viscous texture toward the tangy finish. Philippe Bascaules opined that this is a better Pavillon Blanc than the 2018, though I suggest it is level pegging.

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Reviewed by: James Suckling

This is very linear and minerally with subtle mango and apple, as well as some pineapple and bitter lemon. It’s medium-to full-bodied with a creamy texture and great tension and energy. Heather and lavender undertones. Steely. Tangy finish. Subtle and fine. This is a joy to taste and drink now, but will age beautifully.