Pavillon Rouge Margaux 2005

Pavillon Rouge is the Second Wine of First Growth classified estate, Château Margaux. It is made with the same level of rigor and meticulous attention to detail as the Grand Vin but is generally better for earlier drinking. The 2005 is a superb wine made from a large portion of declassified Merlot (48%) alongside Cabernet Sauvignon (48%) and Petit Verdot. It is opulent, fleshy and powerful but has admirable restraint and exceptional balance throughout. Though excellent for drinking now, it has the capacity to age for at least another decade.