Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2020

Vinous

The 2020 Pavillon Rouge is just as gorgeous from bottle as it was from barrel. Rich and sumptuous, with no hard edges, the Pavillon Rouge captures the combination of fruit richness and energy that is such a signature of the year. Bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, cinnamon and mint are all beautifully delineated. Lively acids, sweet floral and vibrant saline notes extend the effortless finish. The 2020 is a gorgeous Pavillon Rouge. (Drink between 2026-2040) - AG 02/2023

Beck

La finesse est un élément itinérant à Margaux, au château et dans l'AOC en général. C'est d'ailleurs certainement un des éléments-clé du millésime. Pavillon Rouge se profile de manière filigrane et subtile. Il révèle de discrètes nuances d'élevage accompagnées de parfums de baies rouges et d'épices. Le vin a du tempérament et de la densité. Il se révèle avec grâce au travers de tannins crémeux et aux grains fins. L’expression aromatique est quelque peu en retrait, mais la substance présente saura valoriser cela au fil du temps. Un vin élégant, conquérant doté d'une bonne aptitude à la garde. 2026-2042 - YB 01/2023

Suckling

Subtle and attractive aromas of blackcurrants and flowers with hints of spices. Black truffles as well. Medium to full body, with fine tannins that are nicely integrated and racy. Succulent at the end. Umami, too. Drinkable but better after 2027. - 03/2023

Dunnuck

As to the reds, the 2020 Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge is classic Château Margaux with its finesse, elegance, and purity. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot aged in 50% new French oak, it has a great perfume of cassis and darker cherries as well as notes of dried flowers, sandalwood, and graphite. Beautifully balanced, layered, and concentrated, it's a gem of a second wine with plenty of Grand Vin character. It will benefit from just a few years of bottle age and keep for two decades. - 03/2023