White Pavilion of Château Margaux - Bordeaux 2005

Wine Advocate

93 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/7/2008

This stunningly rich 100% Sauvignon Blanc is drinking fabulously well at present, yet it has the potential to evolve for 15-20 more years. Waxy lemon oil, honeysuckle, nectarine, and subtle new oak characteristics are all present in this light gold-colored, long wine.

Wine Spectator

92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/22/2008

Wine Advocate

94 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/4/2007

2005 is an excellent vintage possessing high acidity as well as impressive levels of weight, richness, and texture.

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/1/2006

Another excellent vintage for Bordeaux's dry whites, which tend to be vastly underrated and exceptionally long-lived (30-40 years in some cases). The 2005s possess crisp acidity as well as serious weight, richness, and texture. Space constraints did not allow full tasting notes, but this is one of the top 2005 dry white Bordeaux wines.

Wine Spectator

92-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/29/2006

Dense and intense with lots of lemon, pear and apple character, with vanilla and cream undertones. Long and beautiful. Lovely acidity and balance. —J.S.