Frankrike

Sauvignon Blanc

Savagnin Blanc

Ch. Margaux

Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux

Bordeaux

The 100 year anniversary vintage of Pavillon Blanc, this has touches of honeysuckle on the nose, with luscious white peach and apricot showing the concentration of the vintage, balanced by plenty of green apple, citrus and lime blossom giving foccus and grip - helped by old vines that are well able to resist a dry vintage, although yields were right down to 22hl/h. Tasted alongside the 2021 which is extremely different in expression, showing far more citrus and pear - delicate where this is gourmet. Harvest August 24 to September 1, 55% of overall white yield selected for the Pavillon Blanc.

Inside Bordeaux

The 2020 Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux comes skidding out of the glass at high speed with vibrant notes of lemonade, fresh grapefruit, lime blossoms, and yuzu, followed by hints of coriander seed and chalk dust. The medium-bodied palate quivers with tension and energy, perfectly matching the vivacious citrus and mineral layers, finishing with epic length and grace. Pavillon Blanc has been bottled with a DIAM 30 cork since 2017.

by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

Passion fruit and grapefruit notes jump from the glass, followed by hints of chalk dust, elderflower, and gooseberries. The light to medium-bodied palate has a satiny texture with fantastic tension and intense tropical and citrus fruit flavor layers, finishing long and minerally. So good.

The 2023 Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant notes of fresh grapefruit, pineapple, and white peaches leading to hints of honeysuckle, orange blossom, and coriander seed with a waft of yuzu. The medium-bodied palate has vivacious citrus and tropical fruit flavors with a racy backbone and long chalky finish. This is delicious! The yield was 37 hl/ha and the pH 3.15.

Pale gold in colour, maintaining pale green reflections even in such a hot vintage, and this delivers a sharp almost steely feel, with a white flower and citrus kick. The luscious aspect of the year comes through with lemon confit through the mid palate, and overall the fruit flavours and textures are creamier than in 2021, but this has nuance and lift. The team at Margaux, led by Philippe Bascaules, is always so careful to avoid skin contact in the whites, and only use the first fraction of the juice that comes out of the press;, and it pays off in this exceptional wine. 3.18ph (higher than last year but still low enough to give clear grip). Harvest for the whites from August 18 for five days. 14h/h yield, extremely low, with 50% of the crop in Pavillon Blanc (they are introducing a 2nd white wine this year, although name not yet announced).

The 2021 Pavilion Blanc du Chateau Margaux is made from vines that are now over 50 years old, with a yield of 18 hectoliters/hectare. About half of the total production was used and the rest was sold in bulk. The wine was aged in 25% new oak and it was bottled in July 2022. It has a pH is 3.05. It sails out of the glass with graceful scents of white peaches, lemon curd, and elderflower, leading to hints of lime zest and sea spray. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers impactful citrus and mineral layers, supported by a crisp backbone and a satiny texture, finishing long and chalky. Impressive! With a Diam cork and the new darker bottle, this should age remarkably well.

The 2019 Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux is 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The nose starts out a little sluggish before giving way to a core of green apples, fresh lemons, and lime leaves, followed by hints of sea spray and almonds. The medium-bodied palate is crisp and intense, with loads of citrus and mineral sparks on the long finish.

The 2018 Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux is closed at first with touches of lemongrass and lime leaves, giving way to yellow apples and pears, with a hint of wet pebbles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is crisp, very structured, and tightly wound, with lots of citrus and mineral layers, finishing long and zesty.

A stunning wine that is full of finesse, with depth and concentration. The fruit majors on white peach, apricot and nectarine, slowly building and shot through with grilled spice and mouthwatering acidities. Grip and control throughout, but also generosity and just so much pleasure. I gave this 100 points in bottle and I stand by that now that it is 5 years old. A yield of 20hl/ha. 50 year old vines. 20% new oak. Philippe Bascaules director.

Kategori	Hvitvin
Polnummer	16434401
Produsent	Ch. Margaux
Årgang	2020
Land	Frankrike, Bordeaux
Flaskestørrelse	75 cl

Alkoholnivå	13 %
Syre	4,8 %
Sukker	< 3 g/l

Innpakning	Glass
Korktype	Naturkork
Utvalg	Bestillingsutvalget
Grossist	International Vintners AS
Transportør	Vinhuset AS - Oslo