Château Pavillon rouge - Margaux 2018 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48

Vinous

92-94 / 100

byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019

The 2018 Pavillon Rouge represents 30% of the harvest. It offers intense red cherry, pomegranate, crushed violet petals and hints of iodine on the nose, which is high-toned but still well defined. The palate is very well balanced with silky-smooth tannins on the entry and a taut line of acidity that keeps everything in balance. I like the nascent energy of this Pavillon Rouge, and the seam of black pepper enlivening the finish. This has great potential.

WeinWisser

18 / 20

the5/7/2019

Vinous

91-94 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/1/2019

The 2018 Pavillon Rouge is absolutely gorgeous. Pliant, rich and enveloping, Pavillon Rouge is unusually deep in this vintage. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, tobacco, licorice and rose petal are all given an extra kick of textural resonance in the 2018. Dehydration at the end of the growing season concentrated the fruit, a phenomenon that was mostly felt in younger vines and parcels on gravel soils rather than clay. Even with all of its obvious richness, the 2018 has striking aromatic intensity and brilliance to round things out. Pavillon Rouge accounts for 30% of the harvest and is a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc.

Vinifera

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byJacques Perrinthe5/1/2019

Le nez se distingue par sa fraîcheur, ses notes de fruits rouges, de framboise. Très belle attaque fruitée, dynamique, qui précède une bouche d'un style élancé, sans une once de lourdeur. Le tanin, légèrement poudré, relance la finale sans la dominer.

Jeb DUNNUCK

93-95 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/1/2019

Representing roughly 30% of the total production and a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge is an incredibly elegant, juicy, and medium to full-bodied second wine that has fabulous purity in its cassis, violets, and floral aromas and flavors. It's silky, vibrant, and has sweet tannins, and just glides over the palate. This beautiful wine is already hard to resist and will keep for 15+ years.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/23/2019

Medium-bodied and elegantly styled, the wine is composed of ripe red berries, flowers and cherry pipe tobacco nuances. Silky, refined and lifted, there is more volume, density and tannins than usual here with a gorgeous purity to the fruit. This is going to need 3-4 years of aging before it is ready to drink. The wine was made from blending 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and 9% Cabernet Franc. It is hard to believe this is a second wine, as it is better than any vintage of Margaux from the 60s and 70s and with some exceptions -- the 80s!

Wine Advocate

93-95 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

The 2018 Pavillon Rouge accounts for 30% of the crop this year. It is composed of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, with 14.5% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple in color, it sings of crushed black and red currants, warm black berries and plum pudding with touches of fungi, cedar chest, truffles and smoked meats plus a fragrant undercurrent of fallen leaves and potpourri. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a solid backbone of fine-grained tannins and loads of freshness supporting the vibrant red and black fruits, finishing long.

Wine Enthusiast

92-94 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/17/2019

While there is density to this wine, it still manages to show an elegant edge. Its freshness is impeccable, with bright acidity and the modicum of tannins offering support to fine berry flavors.

Jamessuckling.com

95-96 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

Fantastic depth of ripe fruit with currant and dark-berry aromas. Hints of citrus and dry earth. Full body and round, velvety tannins that are melted into the wine. Very intense and fruity.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

94 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019

Yvesbeck.wine

92-94 / 100

byYves Beckthe4/1/2019

69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc
30% de la récolte pour Pavillon Rouge en 2018. Pourpre violacé. Beaucoup de fraîcheur et de baies rouges. Je relève des effluves de framboises et une touche de cerises. Attaque friande et juteuse. Au palais le vin se distingue par son équilibre ; il est racé, fruité, crémeux et doté de tannins précis, compacts et bien intégrés. Un vin de caractère que l’on pourra déjà savourer dans sa jeunesse et qui a de quoi aller dans le temps. 2024-2043

Decanter.com

92 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/1/2019

Richly coloured, almost inky, this is seductive and full of flavour with raspberry and brambled fruits that have texture and density. For me, this is far more similar to the 2009 than the 2010. It's an enjoyable Pavillon, all parts present and correct and well assembled, even if it's a little less supple and fragrant than in some years. A subtle closing in on the finish gives you a clue to how tannic this really is (82IPT, high for this estate). 3% Cabernet Franc makes up the blend, with 13% press wine. 60% new oak ageing.
Drinking Window 2024 - 2038