| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Bordeaux Generic |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Still |
This is the dry white wine of Chateau Margaux, made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Less than 1000 cases are produced annually.
The 2017 Pavillon Blanc from Chateau Margaux needs a little coaxing before it leaves the glass with notes of lime leaves, orange blossom, and yuzu, plus wafts of chalk dust, coriander seed, and sea spray. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers a whole other level of Pavillon Blanc experience, delivering a shimmery backbone of acidity to perfectly frame the intense citrus and floral layers, finishing long and minerally. Stunning - a 20-30 year Bordeaux blanc for sure. From 2017 the cork is Diam 30 and it is in the dark green bottle.
So energetic and wicked, in a good way, with a subtle start to the palate. Then it takes off on the finish. Sliced dried-apple, green-pear and crushed-stone notes. So minerally and levitated at the finish. Great finish. Explosive. Drink now and enjoy the freshness and youth, or age as long as you like.
This is a wonderful Pavillon Blanc with great aromatics and powerful flavours that highlight how those cool summer nights have given real zip and freshness without losing intensity. Intense and concentrated flavours of quince, fleshy tropical fruits, nectarines and white peaches are combined with a mouthwatering tension that holds your interest and delivers a stunningly slatey, mineral finish. Margaux didn't lose anything to frost, so had a 22hl/ha yield after careful selection (a normal amount for the estate). It was an early harvest, from 28 August to 5 September. 20% new oak. 3.1pH. 98-100 points.
Drinking Window 2020 - 2035
Very scented, intense citrus but also finely floral. Really floral. Peachy. Full in the mouth and great acid tension leaving the mouth clean. A floral scent on the palate too but it is quite delicate. There's a gentle creaminess and a slight lees grip yet the intensity is fruit-driven. Long and complete and just a light saltiness on the finish. 13.1%
Drink 2020-2030
Peachy on the palate tangerine fresh on the nose a complex mix of flavours. The mid richness balanced by citrus bright at the back with richness sweetness on the finish. 2020-27
With lower acidity than in previous vintages and a slightly elevated alcohol, this is a more exotic style of Pavillon Blanc and the flavour is tinged with pineapple and mango notes. While the finish is tense and fine, there is a lushness to the mid-palate which I find very attractive. In 2017 Margaux has decided to use Diam 30 corks…! I have no idea how these will age but they have been trialling this closure on and off for over ten years and they seem satisfied. ‘A screwcap is too big a change, and some people will not spot Diam!’. They understand that screwcaps perform perfectly but this is too much of a shock for consumers. I think Diam will be a shock, too. I hope that my score stands the test of time.
This is very powerful with a super aftertaste of chalk, limestone, and crush sea shells. Full body, layered with phenolic texture that resembles a sleek red. Yet it’s fresh vivid all the time like the excellent white it is. The white pepper character combined with dried citrus is fabulous.
Chateau Margaux has a spraying system to combat frost at this vineyard. Still, yields were down to 22 hectoliters per hectare due to some crop losses. As always, the 2017 Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. It opens slowly to reveal scents of fresh pineapple, lime blossoms, orange peel and lemon curd with hints of yuzu zest, wet pebbles, struck flint and kumquat. Medium-bodied, the palate absolutely sings of vibrant citrus fruits and mineral accents, sporting a very lively line of freshness, finishing with great length and whispering of tons of aging potential. Stellar Pavillon Blanc! Readers should note that after 15 years of experimenting with Diam, this is the first year this wine will be bottled under this closure. To further aid aging with consistency, this is also the first year that the wine is in a dark green bottle as opposed to the former clear glass. 2022 - 2032
Margaux has a spraying system to combat frost at the Pavillon Blanc vineyard, but they lost a bit of production, with yields finishing at 22 hectoliters per hectare. The nose of the 2017 Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux is a little reticent to begin, giving way to beautiful white peach, grapefruit and lemongrass notes plus hints of mandarin peel, honeysuckle, baking bread and just a waft of ginger. The medium to full-bodied palate is very crisp and super intense, laden with citrus and stone fruit layers, coupled with a lovely satiny texture and plenty of weight without feeling heavy, finishing with incredible length and a lingering mineral note.
