The 2016 Chateau Margaux Pavillon Rouge is a dazzling representation of the prestigious Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, France. This vintage showcases a deep ruby red color with a vibrant, youthful hue. On the nose, aromas of black currant, plum, and dark cherry mingle with subtle notes of tobacco, cedar, and vanilla. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a silky texture. Flavors of ripe blackberries, cassis, and a hint of spice dance on the tongue, leading to a long, lingering finish. This wine is a true reflection of the renowned Chateau Margaux, with its impeccable balance, complexity, and elegance. It is perfect to enjoy now or can be cellared for years to come. Pair it with hearty beef dishes or a selection of mature cheeses for a truly unforgettable experience.
Critic Reviews
97 POINTS
Jane Anson - Decanter
It's unusual to have this intensity, freshness and integration of tannins at such a young age, but that is the beauty of 2016 in the best cases. This has an elegant structure with a touch of austerity through the mid-palate, alongside cool crushed tobacco, black fruits, juicy minerality and some salinity on the finish, all held in by silky tannins. There is not the big body and intensity of the majestic 2015 Margaux, which was easily one of the wines of the vintage, but the aromatics are more expressive in 2016 and there is a subtle complexity that builds over the palate. The blend here is 94% Cabernet Sauvignon (one of the highest ever), 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, with yields fairly high at 52hl/ha for the grand vin. It represents 28% of the overall production, compared to 35% last year. The grand vin has this wonderful essence of Margaux feel, and will reward patience - no doubt it will take on some extra weight over time and deepen into a stunning wine, among the great classics of this property. A fresh 3.6pH alongside a tannin count of 73IPT. Philippe Bascaules returned from Napa just before the primeurs; his first full vintage will be the 2017. Drinking Window 2027 - 2050
95 POINTS
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast
94–96. Barrel Sample. While this wine has high acidity, it also has intense tannins and concentrated black-cherry fruits. It is poised between a firm, concentrated structure and sophisticated fruitiness, suggesting the wine will age well over many years.
95 POINTS
James Suckling
The blackcurrant and floral aromas with brick and hot stones are tantalizing. Flowers underneath it all. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins with beautiful ripeness that highlights the palate. Second wine of Château Margaux. Try after 2024.
95 POINTS
Bettane & Desseauve
Précis, mais encore difficile à juger car son fruit reste discret et l’échantillon était un peu trop chaud pour bien le mettre en valeur. Nos dégustateurs ont été plus impressionnés cette année par Alter Ego.
94 POINTS
Yves Beck - Yvesbeck.wine
Pourpre violacé. Nez intense, frais, bien typé de Cabernet Sauvignon avec d'agréables notes fruitées et rafraîchissantes. Mise en bouche racée, fraiche, dense. Au palais, le vin a une incroyable intensité aromatique, de la puissance et une structure vive qui confère du jus, un caractère salivant et du temps ! Caractère encore quelque peu anguleux mais terriblement compact et prêt à aller de l'avant. Un Pavillon Rouge de caractère avec de très belles prédispositions pour aller dans le temps. 2023-2036 94/100
94 POINTS
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast
With its dense texture and high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, this is an impressively powerful second wine of Château Margaux. Acidity and dark blueberry flavors are concentrated, with layers of tannins that demand aging. Drink from 2023.
94 POINTS
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Ruby red in color, this is what Japan must smell like when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Followed by an array of sweet plum and earthy notes, this medium-bodied wine is elegant and sophisticated with sweet, fresh red berries in the finish. Balance, finesse, refinement is its mantra. The wine was produced from a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, reaching 13% Alcohol with pH of 3.6. Of the harvest, 26% was used for Pavillon Rouge du Margaux.
94 POINTS
James Suckling
Very concentrated and tannic Pavillon Rouge. Muscular. Full body and lots of intense fruit. Four-square.
Points: 94-95
Winemakers Notes
Château Margaux, a founding
Premier Cru
Château Margaux is more than a major or even essential growth. It is a founding growth, since the imagery around it had such a decisive influence in shaping the very idea of how a Grand Vin should exist over time and space. Château Margaux’s renown stem equally from the intrinsic genius of the location as from the contributions made by the people who have served it for five centuries. Corinne Mentzelopoulos is one of those personalities that will leave a indelible mark on the great history of Château Margaux.
Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, the story of a great second wine
Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux took its name in 1908. After an eclipse between the thirties and the mid-seventies, its production restarted on the arrival of André Mentzelopoulos in 1977 and at first greatly increased in order to improve the quality of the first wine. From the mid-90s, the creation of a third wine in its turn, allowed for a more rigorous selection for Pavillon Rouge.
The quality of Pavillon Rouge has become very close to that of the first wine because all the plots involved contributed to the blending of Château Margaux not so long ago. It may not have the same “magic” as its elder brother, but it definitely shares its flavours, its balance and the same subtle senses of power and softness.
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The 2016 Chateau Margaux Pavillon Rouge is a dazzling representation of the prestigious Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, France. This vintage showcases a deep ruby red color with a vibrant, youthful hue. On the nose, aromas of black currant, plum, and dark cherry mingle with subtle notes of tobacco, cedar, and vanilla. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a silky texture. Flavors of ripe blackberries, cassis, and a hint of spice dance on the tongue, leading to a long, lingering finish. This wine is a true reflection of the renowned Chateau Margaux, with its impeccable balance, complexity, and elegance. It is perfect to enjoy now or can be cellared for years to come. Pair it with hearty beef dishes or a selection of mature cheeses for a truly unforgettable experience.
