Pavillon Rouge 2005

The structure and richness of a Second Red Wine from Margaux

The estate

With origins dating back to the 12th century, the Château Margaux is one of those Grand Crus that have built the legend of the great wines of Bordeaux around the world. The château was awarded the title of Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855 and was the only one of the four châteaux presented to have obtained a score of twenty out of twenty. With the acquisition of the estate in 1977 by André Mentzelopoulos, Château Margaux writes a new page in its history. Elevating the Grand Vin of Château Margaux to the highest level, he reintroduced the Second Wine of the château, the Pavillon Rouge of Château Margaux, initiated in 1908. Following in her father's footsteps due to his premature death, Corinne Mentzelopoulos took up the family banner with energy and passion to maintain the rank of Château Margaux, which has become a Bordeaux masterpiece, so recognizable by its neo-Palladian style. Vintage after vintage, the estate's crus are among the greatest wines in the world.

The vineyard

The Château Margaux vineyard owes its uniqueness to its rare and unique terroir, located on a gravel mound. The grape variety of the estate favors the flagship black grape of the area, the cabernet sauvignon, not forgetting the merlot, the petit verdot and the cabernet franc. The clay-limestone soils of the estate give birth to legendary crus, with a sleek and sensual style, so representative of the Margaux appellation.

The vintage

The 2006 vintage was marked by a cold winter followed by a very dry spring, raising concerns about the lack of water, although the great terroirs were able to adapt. A frost in April, however, impacted the yields of the Pavillon Blanc. The flowering took place under excellent conditions, announcing a red harvest of moderate quantity. The summer, scorching in July then cooler in August, was particularly dry, while September, alternating heat and humidity, allowed for serene harvests, reminiscent of the 1996 scenario.

Blend

Cabernets (48%), merlot (48%), petit verdot (4%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2005 Pavillon Rouge

Tasting

Power, roundness and balance harmoniously define this 2005 vintage, alongside 2010 and 2015, which is among the richest in alcohol and tannins ever produced for Pavillon Rouge.