Pavillon Rouge 2012

A Complex and Harmonious Second Red Wine from Margaux

The property

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 received a score of twenty out of twenty. With the acquisition of the property by André Mentzelopoulos in 1977, Château Margaux began a new chapter 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 wines of the property 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 property 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 wines, with a sleek and sensual style, so representative of the Margaux appellation. This vintage is made up of 33% of the harvest.

The vintage

The 2012 vintage is characterized by a classic climate, alternating between a cold winter, a very wet spring, a dry summer, and a return of the rains from the end of September. The pressure of mildew was strong, but biological control proved very effective, drastically reducing chemical treatments. The dry and moderately hot summer favored the concentration of the grapes, although the young vines suffered. Despite a preserved health status, the autumn rains prevented 2012 from reaching the status of a very great vintage.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot, and cabernet franc.

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Pavillon Rouge 2012

Tasting

The Pavillon Rouge 2012 is a powerful and sleek Red wine, with a beautiful tannic concentration and remarkable balance.