2013 Pavillon Blanc du Ch Margaux
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Tasted blind. A hit of smoky reduction, smoky grapefruit. Dusty. Rich, creamy texture and full in the mouth but with excellent freshness. Mouth-watering and well endowed with steely citrus fruit. Long. A real standout. (JH)
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Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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100% Sauvignon Blanc. Catty, piercing nose. Some lanolin and much drier than it used to be. Made specifically to age. Grapefruit peel. Masses to chew on. Much better vintage for whites than reds. Zesty and closing down. (JR)
Already in bottle, the 2013 Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux (100% Sauvignon Blanc) reveals stunning notes of honeyed grapefruit, lemon zest and a hint of tropical fruit in a medium-bodied, crisp, fresh, lively style. Despite being fermented and aged in wood, the oak component is pushed to the background. The wine shows terrific acidity, purity and personality. Drink it over the next decade or more.
Pale, gold-tinged straw. Clean, fresh aromas of apricot, gooseberry and green fig, with a distinct suggestion of exotic fruits. Concentrated and full, showing impressive volume for the year. Lively, integrated acidity gives the wine very good life in the mouth and extends the bright gooseberry and kiwi flavors on the back end.
About the producer
Ch. Margaux is one of Bordeaux’s most historic and famous estates. The only classified First Growth in Margaux, it epitomises the appellation’s elegance, while producing wines with fantastic ageing potential.