Pavillon Margaux 2015 75cl

The Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2015 in a 75cl bottle is a prestigious second wine from the estate, renowned for its balance, finesse, and exceptional aging potential.

General Information
Appellation: Margaux (AOC)
Region: Bordeaux, Médoc, France
Vintage: 2015
Format: 75cl bottle
Alcohol content: 13.5% (varies between 13% and 14% depending on the source)
Type of wine: Red wine, second wine of Château Margaux
Grape varieties: Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon (around 74%), Merlot (21%), Petit Verdot (4%) and Cabernet Franc (1%)
Production: Around 23% of the total harvest is allocated to this cuvée

Vinification and Aging
Traditional vinification techniques
Aging: 18 to 24 months in new oak barrels, promoting silky tannins and great aromatic complexity

Organoleptic Description
Color: Intense purple to deep ruby
Nose: Complex and concentrated bouquet blending aromas of blackcurrant, black cherries, redcurrant, violet, spices (clove, cinnamon, fenugreek), ashy notes and truffle
Palate: Soft and melting start, perfect balance between power and finesse, fine and well-integrated tannins, beautiful tannic structure, freshness and minerality in the background, long, persistent and precise finish
Aging potential: Can be kept for 15 to 20 years, with an estimated peak from 2025 to 2034
Recommended ideal serving temperature: 16-18°C, with decanting for about 1 hour to release the aromas

Food and Wine Pairing Suggestions
Grilled or roasted red meats (rib of beef, ribeye steak)

Game (pheasant with mushrooms, roe deer, duck)

Roast lamb with Provençal herbs or spices

Aged hard cheeses (Comté, Parmesan, Gruyère)

Rich sauced dishes such as Boeuf Bourguignon or beef daube

Spicy Asian cuisine (Peking duck)

Rich vegetarian dishes (Dauphinois gratin, roasted vegetables)

Critical Reviews and Ratings

James Suckling rating: 96/100: "A very tight and compact wine, full-bodied with linear tannins and great precision."

Wine Advocate: 92/100, mentioning a very balanced, fresh and fine palate

Vinous: 94/100, praising its concentrated bouquet and perfect integration of oak

"A very tight and compact wine, with a concentrated layer of blackcurrant and small black fruits, with salinity and minerality in the background.