Pavillon Blanc 2018

The finesse and freshness of a white wine signed Château Margaux

The property
With origins dating back to the 12th century, the Château Margaux is part of those Grand Crus that have built the legend of the great wines of Bordeaux around the world. The château was awarded the title of Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855 and was the only one of the four châteaux presented to have obtained a score of twenty out of twenty. With the acquisition of the property by André Mentzelopoulos in 1977, Château Margaux wrote a new page in its history. Initially known as "Château Margaux Vin de sauvignon", the white wine of the property became "Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux" with a label unchanged since 1920. An exceptional Cru produced in very limited quantities, Pavillon Blanc is crafted in the new ultra-modern winery designed by architect Norman Foster.

The vineyard
This exceptional vineyard of the Margaux appellation owes its uniqueness to its rare and unique terroir, located on a gravel mound. For the very rare cuvée Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux, 11 hectares are planted with sauvignon blanc. The vineyard is located on a very old plot of the property.

The wine

Produced in Bordeaux Blancs Secs, the Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux is the successor of the " Château Margaux vin blanc de sauvignon " elaborated since the 18th century.

The vintage
The year 2018 was marked by exceptional heat and abundant rainfall in the first half of the year, complicating work in the vineyard, particularly with high pressure from mildew. However, a dry and hot summer allowed the grapes to reach optimal maturity, reminiscent of the 2009 vintage profile. The harvest, stretching from late August to mid-October, took place under ideal conditions, allowing for a rigorous selection of grapes and precise vinification, despite slightly reduced yields

Blend
Pavillon Blanc 2018 is a 100% sauvignon blanc.