Pavillon Rouge 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Pavillon Rouge 2023 from Château Margaux

Tasting

This vintage seduces with its delicate balance between freshness, persistence and a silky touch.

A precise and expressive Second Red Wine from Margaux

The estate

With origins dating back to the 12th century, the Château Margaux is one 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 estate in 1977 by André Mentzelopoulos, Château Margaux writes a new page in its history. Elevating the Grand Vin of Château Margaux to the highest level, he reintroduced the Second Wine of the château, the Pavillon Rouge of Château Margaux, initiated in 1908. Following in her father's footsteps due to his premature death, Corinne Mentzelopoulos took up the family banner with energy and passion to maintain the rank of Château Margaux, which has become a Bordeaux masterpiece, so recognisable by its neo-Palladian style. Vintage after vintage, the estate's wines are among the greatest wines in the world.

The vineyard

The Château Margaux vineyard owes its uniqueness to its rare and unique terroir, located on a gravel mound. The estate's grape variety gives pride of place to the region's flagship black grape, the Cabernet Sauvignon, not forgetting the Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The clay-limestone soils of the estate give birth to legendary wines, with a sleek and sensual appearance, so representative of the great wines of Margaux.

The wine

This Second Red Wine from Château Margaux represents 30% of the harvest for this 2023 vintage.

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (79%)
Merlot (14%)
Petit Verdot (5%)
Cabernet Franc (2%).