2025 Chateau Pavillon Rouge - Margaux (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
The second wine of Château Margaux, Pavillon Rouge represents roughly 28% of this year's total production, a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc, raised in around 60% new oak. The 2025 shows a deep, dark ruby-garnet color with opaque core and violet reflections, opening with delicate notes of clove, ripe cherry, floral tones, and candied violet. Critics across the board are calling this one of the finest Pavillon Rouge releases in years, medium-bodied with a pleasing roundness, fine-grained tannins, and real substance beneath its youthful charm, offering a genuine taste of the Grand Vin's character at a fraction of the price. From a 2025 vintage already being described as one of the most exciting, well-balanced years Bordeaux has produced in some time.