Pavillon Rouge Margaux 2005

Pavillon Rouge Margaux 2005

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  • Vinous rating 91
Pavillon Rouge Margaux 2005
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75 cl

13.5%
£225.00
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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.
91 Vinous
The 2005 Pavillon Rouge de Château Margaux was the first vintage that touched 14% alcohol, and apparently the late Paul Pontallier was pessimistic about its prospect. It has a lovely nose with savoury red fruit and brown spices, a little ferrous in style but certainly fresh and enticing. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry and “furry” tannins. Fully mature with good weight, it sports a slightly menthol-tinged finish. It is well worth popping those corks on this Second Wine now. Neal Martin17th June 2025

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A Legacy of Fine Wine

Château Margaux is one of the most striking constructions in the Bordeaux appellation, a large grand house built in the early 18th century on an estate that has been producing fine wine for hundreds of years, with a history dating back to the 12th century Bordeaux wine tradition. Quality was known to fluctuate in the first half of the 20th century, but that period of inconsistency ended with the arrival of wunderkind Paul Pontallier, a talented winemaker who worked nearly 35 vintages and produced some of the greatest wines in living memory. Paul passed on in 2016, and the team is now led by Philippe Bascaules and Sebastien Vergne, with consultancy from Eric Boissenot.

82 hectares are dedicated to red wine vines, with around 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Château Margaux produces around 30,000 cases of wine annually, with the Grand Vin accounting for around 35% of that total. Among their celebrated wines is Pavillon Rouge, the second wine of the estate, which stands as a testament to the estate's commitment to quality.

In addition to their renowned red wines, Château Margaux also produces a limited quantity of Sauvignon Blanc, adding another layer to their esteemed collection of Margaux wines. This white wine complements their offerings and demonstrates the estate’s versatility.

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