2024 Pavillon Blanc du Ch Margaux
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Tasting notes
The nose of Pavillon Blanc is chalky and bright with a sea-spray scent, lime and green apple. It’s lithe and elegant on the palate, layered with zingy grapefruit and lime, concentrated, tightly coiled and full of energy. Driven with mineral tension, it’s mouthwateringly fresh and long, with a definitively saline finish. Another superb Pavillon Blanc. 13% alcohol and 3.2pH. Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
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Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
More reviews and scores
The 2024 Pavillon Blanc was tasted at the château because it will be released in January 2026 and the wine is already in bottle. It has a little more vigor than the previous vintage, though a similar fruit profile, touches of white peach, lychee and red apples. Very well defined. The palate is fresh on the entry with an appealing, slightly resinous texture. Tightly coiled on the finish, I suspect that come release date this will be ready to give pleasure.
All Sauvignon Blanc that will spend nine months in barrel with plenty of lees stirring, the 2024 Château Margaux Pavillon Blanc reveals terrific honeyed citrus, passion fruit, mint, and exotic flower notes in its aromatics. It's beautifully textured on the palate, with a layered, almost creamy mouthfeel, integrated, bright acidity, and a great finish.
Really pure and precise, with a fascinating mineral drive to the fruit. Bright but textured on the palate, with a medium to full body. There is a subtle saline twist but itâs refreshing and driven, with excellent weight and length. The acidity really brightens it. 100% sauvignon blanc.
About the producer
Ch. Margaux is one of Bordeaux’s most historic and famous estates. The only classified First Growth in Margaux, it epitomises the appellation’s elegance, while producing wines with fantastic ageing potential.