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Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux 2020
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Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2020 Pavillon Blanc is gorgeous. Rich, creamy and expansive on the palate, the Blanc captures all of the radiance of the year. Apricot, passionfruit, mint, lime, crushed rocks and sage all open in the glass. As with the red wines, Pavillon Blanc is at first quite opulent, but then shows the more energetic side of the year on the mid-palate and finish. That's a pretty fabulous combination in my book.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The team at Château Margaux, like last year, decided not to dispatch a sample of the Pavillon Blanc, as they felt it would be too unstable. Trust that I will taste it when I can.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
The clarity and focus of this white is phenomenal with honeysuckle, white peach, lavender, and melon aromas that follow through to a full body, yet it’s tight and focused with super fine phenolics that keep it together. Great balance between the opulence and freshness. It has great acidity. Incredible energy. pH 3.1. Drink or hold.
About the Producer
Sold in the 19th century as "Château Margaux vin de sauvignon", it has existed under the brand name "Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux" since 1920, and its label has not changed since then. This 11 hectare vineyard is planted exclusively to Sauvignon Blanc. It is located on a very old plot of the estate, planted long ago with red vines which were later dug up because of the high risk of spring frosts. Since 2009/2010, a complete review of production techniques and selection has been carried out in order to reach a higher level; only 1/3 of the harvest is bottled and the remaining 2/3 is sold in bulk. As a result, the quantity of white wine has been considerably reduced to no more than a thousand cases. Today, it benefits from the ultra-modern installation of the new cellar designed by Norman Foster. The finesse, complexity, richness and length of entry of the white wines are unparalleled for wines made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Recent vintages, notably the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, have broken new ground in terms of quality, ageing capacity and style, becoming more mineral and more complex. A large proportion of the harvest was bottled in magnums, creating optimal ageing conditions.
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