Pavillon Rouge 2025

A delicate and balanced second wine from Margaux

The estate
A living testament to the greatness of Bordeaux grands crus, Château Margaux traces its roots back to the 12th century. Elevated to the rank of Premier Grand Cru in the 1855 Classification, it remains the only estate to have achieved a perfect score in this celebrated ranking. In 1977, the arrival of André Mentzelopoulos breathed new life into the estate, with the clear ambition of taking the Grand Vin to the highest peaks. He also revived the château's second wine, Pavillon Rouge, whose creation dates back to 1908.

The vineyard
The vineyard extends its roots over an exceptional terroir, set on a gravel mound at the heart of the Margaux appellation. The plots are dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. This gravelly, clay-limestone soil, combined with meticulous winemaking expertise, gives rise to wines of remarkable finesse, brilliantly revealing the full typicity of the terroir.

The wine
Pavillon Rouge is the estate's second wine.

The vintage
2025 stands out for its contrasting weather conditions. A mild and balanced spring preceded a dry summer. While budburst and flowering were early and uniform, the low rainfall in early summer led to water stress, before a scorching summer set in. Between late August and early September, nearly 60 mm of rain helped restore the water balance, combined with a drop in temperatures, ideal for refining the ripeness of the berries. 28% of the harvest was selected for the production of this cuvée.

Blend
This Pavillon Rouge 2025 is the result of a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc.