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Manage Subscriptions2008 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux
Red Bordeaux Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Médoc
- Margaux
Community Tasting Notes 39
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Paul D wrote: 92 points
November 26, 2023 - 2/6, excellent cork. Decanted and immediately served.
Medium/deep ruby core, pale garnet rim. Nose is open and fragrant, sweet red fruit - strawberry in particular, florals, also plenty of gravelly mineral. Medium bodied on the palate, strawberries on initial entry, quite supple with soft tannins, some savoury meatiness emerging, gravelly mineral again, vibrant acidity, very good length, harmonious finish. Lovely sweet/savoury combination here, touch of grip still on the finish but drinking beautifully. To at least 2032. -
Claret & CdP Gang Likes this wine: 93 points
August 6, 2023 - Decanted for 2.5 hours & it needed it, soft beautiful wine, refined & finesse, very pleasurable, best after 2025
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Kmmk Likes this wine: 93 points
January 3, 2022 - Aromas of sweet red fruit billowed out at the moment the cork came out. With nose in glass, primary scents of raspberry, strawberry, ripe cherries and lilac with a touch of spice and cedar in the background. I’ve always believed Chateau Margaux wines had the most beguiling fragrances and this wine didn’t disappoint.
First tasting was surprisingly tannic for a 13-year-old wine. No sharp edges but I was expecting something a little more rounder after all these years. A three-hour decant made things much better. Darker fruits of fig and cassis became apparent along with a floral component and some earthiness, but the tart sweetness from the red fruits was a tad overbearing for me.
Medium-bodied with decent acidity giving it a good vibrance. Solid mouthfeel that coats the tongue leading to a medium-long finish. Not an overly complex wine but nicely structured and is drinking well today.1 person found this helpful Comment -
maxima wrote: 80 points
December 1, 2021 - Un autre bouteille à Johny. La moins bonne bue à date,
sur sa pente descendante...phase ingrate???
Sur les feuilles, les champignons, les poivrons et
la terre. Un peu de prunaux compotés et de bois.
Finale courte et asséchante!
Bien heureux d`avoir vendu mes 6 bouteilles aux USA X 3 fois prix d`achat!1 person found this helpful Comment -
Paul D wrote: 92 points
July 12, 2020 - 1/6, excellent cork, decanted 1/2 hr.
Medium/deep ruby core, narrow pale ruby rim. Quietly aromatic nose - red fruit, mineral, smoke, touch of spice. Medium bodied, lightly savoury red and black berries, spice, an elegant middleweight with very refined tannins, fresh acidity and a good length harmonious finish. Quite complex, delicious, drinking well but no hurry.1 person found this helpful Comment
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By Neal Martin
A Century of Bordeaux: The Eights (May 2018), 5/18/2018 (link)(Margaux Pavillon Rouge Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
3/2/2018 (link)(Ch Margaux, Pavillon Rouge Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Hemming, MW
2/1/2018 (link)(Ch Margaux, Pavillon Rouge Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
February 2018, 2/1/2018 (link)(Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jane Anson
2008 Bordeaux 10 Years on, 1/1/2018 (link)(Château Margaux, Pavillon Rouge, Margaux, Bordeaux, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
10/20/2015 (link)(Ch Margaux, Pavillon Rouge Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
1/19/2012 (link)(Ch Margaux, Pavillon Rouge Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Vintage Tastings
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By John Kapon
'24' in Bordeaux, 1/31/2010(Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux) Subscribe to see review text.
The World of Fine Wine
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June 2009, Issue #24 (link)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
5/8/2009 (link)(Ch Margaux, Pavillon Rouge Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Ian D'Agata
May/June 2009, IWC Issue #144 (link)(Chateau Margaux Pavillon Rouge) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
April 2009 (link)(Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux Margaux) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Médoc
- Appellation Margaux
- UPC Codes 0400001335871, 087000347656, 3419466174632, 3453521129182, 3453521165401
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 20 (1%)
- In Cellars 1,273 (36%)
- Consumed 2,227 (63%)
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- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionMédoc
- AppellationMargaux
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