Pavillon rouge - Margaux 2006

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe1/27/2010

Looks quite evolved. A green note on the nose. Some subtlety but an awful lot of acid and tannin. No suggestion of fighting the vintage chacter here! A second bottle seemed a bit richer. Drink 2015-2028

Wine Spectator

88 / 100

the3/31/2009

Tight and solid, with currant, raspberry and light tobacco. Full-bodied, chewy and fruity. Closed and slightly hollow. The second wine of Margaux. Best after 2014.

Wine Advocate

86 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe2/1/2009

The light, fresh, sensual, round 2006 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux exhibits moderate levels of dark cherry and red currant fruit accompanied by background herb and spice characteristics. Drink it over the next 5-7 years.

Decanter Magazine

17 / 20

the6/30/2007

Deep colour, a beautifully fresh wine compared by Pontallier to 2003 and 1995. 2012-20

WeinWisser

16 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/7/2007

2013-2022. Aufhellendes Grant-Purpur. Pfeffriges Bouquet, rote Johannisbeeren, Rosentöne, erfrischend. Im Gaumen sehr fein, cremig, charmante Textur, reife Tannine, im Finale rote Pflaumenschalen, dezente Biterkeit, was noch vom Presswein stammt, schöne Länge.

Falstaff

89-91 / 100

the5/3/2007

Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, jugendliche Reflexe, violetter Rand. In der Nase intensive Waldbeeerenaromen, etwas Preiselbeeren, feine tabakige Nuancen, ein Hauch von Muskatnuss. Am Gaumen saftig und frisch, gute Komplexität, rotbeerige Frucht, präsente, gut integrierte Tannine, feine Extraktsüße im Nachhall, zitronig-kirschiger Nachhall, erstaunlicher Säurebogen, der gut eingebaut ist.

Vinum

15.50 / 20

the4/30/2007

Kompakter, verhältnismässig, herber Pavillon, der sich erst mit der Belüftung öffnet, breites, voluminöses Tannin, doch ohne Bitterkeit. 2014 bis 2018

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/15/2007

Tasted at Margaux. A bright ruby/purple hue. A very lush, voluptuous, alcoholic nose, with well-integrated new oak and a sense of minerality. Cassis, violets and blackberries, all with good definition. The palate is full-bodied, quite tannic and masculine but with a nice tension. Very focused but rather abrupt on the finish. Still, very fine.

Wine Enthusiast

88-90 / 100

the4/15/2007

Spicy new wood, with austere fruit. It is freshly tannic, full of acidity and juicy black currant fruit. Lean, and lightweight. —R.V.

Jancis Robinson

16.50 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/10/2007

Mid to light crimson. highly aromatic. Very lifted and fragrant. Relatively light and even a bit skinny. Nervy and a little bit green even. Only medium weight. Light dry sandy tannins. Pretty fast fade on the finish. Seems to me a relatively weak Pavillon rouge.

Wine Spectator

85-88 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/29/2007

Very fruity, mineral and raspberry character. Full and silky, with fine tannins. Slightly hollow midpalate. Yet long and sweet fruit and firm tannins.