SKU: 21944
Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2018
- we95
- ws93
750ml
$299.99
The 2018 Pavillon Rouge is composed of 30% of the harvest. The blend is still dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (69%). The proportion of Merlot fell slightly (19%) compared to other vintages. It is compensated by a remarkable increase in Petit Verdot (9%), which has particularly fine-grained tannin and a less pronounced aroma than in some vintages. Cabernet Franc completes the blend (3%).
Like Château Margaux, but to a lesser extent, Pavillon Rouge 2018 is powerful, silky and long, and delicately tannic throughout. Although it has the highest level of tannins of any Pavillon Rouge, there is not the slightest hint of astringency at any point in the tasting.
Wine Enthusiast
- we95
This second wine of Château Margaux, grand in its own right, is powerfully dense. It displays its own style and balance between rich black fruits and the acidity that shines through the structure. The wine will age well, its ripeness and concentration likely to soften as it matures. Drink from 2026.
Wine Spectator
- ws93
A singed alder note frames a core of gently steeped plum and black currant flavors while smoldering tobacco, bay and warm earth hints fill in through the finish. Caressing in feel and seductive through the sneaky long finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2034. 8,333 cases made.