The 2010 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux is a Bordeaux blend composed of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot. This red wine hails from the renowned Margaux sub-region of Bordeaux, France, and is produced by Chateau Margaux. Sealed with a cork and boasting an alcohol content of 13.4%, this wine has garnered significant praise from various professional reviewers.
Alex Lallos from JJ Buckley awarded the 2010 Pavillon Rouge a high score of 96, describing it as having "a gorgeously perfumed nose of black cherry, violets, boysenberry, espresso, and chocolate." He highlights its "brilliant texture, integrated tannins, and a super refined finish," and concludes that it is "the best Pavillon Rouge I have ever tasted."
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com rated the wine 93, noting its combination of "smoke, cassis, oak, and violets." He commended its "delicate textures with sweet, soft berries, black and red fruits, and silky tannins."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the wine a score of 94, pointing out its "soft, supple and luscious" qualities, along with "oodles of blue and black fruits" and a "floral character." The review mentioned that the wine is already quite drinkable but can age for 20 or more years.
Neal Martin's Wine Journal, with a score of 92, described the wine as having an "introverted nose" that opens to reveal "blackberry, sage, and undergrowth scents." The palate was noted for being "medium-bodied with a gentle, spice-tinged entry" and "good extraction."
Wine Spectator also rated the wine 94, calling it "lovely with a powerful backdrop of graphite and tar," and highlighting its flavors of "velvety plum, steeped fig, and black currant preserves."
Wine Enthusiast echoed the 94 score, describing the wine as "dense and structured" with "hints of bitter chocolate and tarry fruit." The tannins were noted as "rounded and velvet-like."
James Suckling awarded the wine another high score of 96, calling it "the greatest Pavillon Rouge ever made" with "aromas of flowers, smoke, currants, and raspberries." He praised its "super silky tannins and a long, long finish."
Decanter, in a 2021 review, praised the wine for being "finessed and vibrant" with "raspberry and black cherry fruits" and a structure that is "well balanced from start to finish," giving it a score of 94.
Finally, Jane Anson rated it 93, describing it as "powerful but finessed, classic, elegant" with flavors of "black fruits and chocolate curls." She noted that the tannins "remain a little austere even at 12 years old."
Overall, the 2010 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux is universally acclaimed for its complexity, balance, and aging potential, making it a standout choice for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.