Castle Pavillon rouge - Margaux 2012

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2015

The second wine of Margaux, the Pavillon Rouge (63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot), exhibits more structure and masculinity than one normally expects. It has a deep ruby/purple color, nice floral and blackcurrant notes, some spice box, moderate tannin and medium body. This is a Pavillon Rouge that should admirably stand the test of time for 15-20 years. Its impressively long finish adds to its appeal and value. This wine will actually benefit from several years of bottle age and keep for 20 years. (90+)

Jamessuckling.com

91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2015

A gorgeous red now with chocolate, berry and light mineral character. Full body, round and velvety tannins. So drinkable now and yummy. A blend of 63% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot, 1% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. Drink or hold.

Wine Spectator

90 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/10/2015

Very stylish, with a caressing feel to the steeped plum, blackberry and raspberry fruit, lined with subtle black tea and alder notes. The long, graceful finish has lovely mouthfeel. For fans of the understated style. Drink now through 2022. 10,833 cases made. –JM

timatkin.com

93 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe6/30/2013

With the introduction of a third wine at Château Margaux, what’s included in the second wine has arguably gone up a notch in quality. This is certainly a very polished Margaux, with attractive plum and green pepper flavours, silky tannins, fresh acidity and a supple, chocolatey finish. Drink: 2020-28

Le Point

14,5-15 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/16/2013

Nez épicé, bouche assez dense, assez concentrée, un peu touffue. O= 2016 G= 10 ans.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/3/2013

A blend of 33% Merlot, 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the Pavillon Rouge takes time to settle down in the glass. Small dark cherries, a touch of blueberry and iodine that unfold with time. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, ripe, quite solid tannins. There is a higher density here than I expected. There is a good weight here, perhaps less expressive than previous vintages at this point with a grippy, quite powerful finish. Tasted April 2013.

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/30/2013

Delivers black tea and singed vanilla aromas, with supple red currant and iron notes. A pleasant backdrop of cedar comes into focus on the sinewy finish. Tasted non-blind. —J.M.

matthewjukes.com

17.5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/30/2013

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/26/2013

Composed of 30% of the production, the 2012 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Fragrant, flowery, red and black fruit notes intermixed with notions of dusty, loamy soil are found in this medium-bodied, silky, enormously charming 2012. Enjoy it over the next 10-15 years.

Only about one-third of the total production made it into the 2012 Chateau Margaux, which is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Like many Medoc first-growths in this vintage, this estate-s aim was to make an elegant, supple-styled 2012 that emphasized the fruit, charm and delicacy of this terroir rather than pushing extraction and going for a powerhouse, which would have been difficult to produce in a vintage like 2012. The natural alcohol is 13%.
Drink: 2013 - 2028

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-91 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/26/2013

From 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. The wine offers earth, tobacco, and cassis notes, finishing with a spicy and crunch cassis-filled finish. 88-91 Pts

My Bettane + Desseauve

15,5-16 / 20

the4/25/2013

Couleur moyenne, joli nez expressif et complexe, texture droite mais d’intensité inférieure aux précédentes années, tannin élégant.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/22/2013

Couleur sombre, nez fruité, vif et parfumé. Bouche savoureuse, au toucher raffiné, au corps normal dans laquelle se trouve la suavité du millésime. Belle longueur savoureuse, finement grasse, au grain de tanin fin. C’est bon et tout à fait dans le style de Pavillon Rouge. Assemblage 63 % cabernet sauvignon, 33 % merlot, 3 % petit verdot et 1 % de cabernet franc. Degré d’alcool 13,00. IPT 73. PH 3.69.

Decanter.com

17,25 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/22/2013

Lovely Cabernet-dominated wine, with Merlot adding spicy black fruits, beautiful elegance, polish and length, pure Margaux. 17.25/20pts ( 90+/100pts)
Drink: 2016 - 2028

Jancis Robinson

17,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/19/2013

Drink 2020-2030
63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. Very fragrant indeed. Lift and restraint. Not TOO sweet compared with some other Médocs in 2012. Lovely balance. Very clean and healthy. Modestly scaled. Very precise and neat. Very discreet – beautiful really is an apt word for this.