2022 Chateau Margaux Pavillon Rouge

Bordeaux Blend - 1.5L
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REVIEWS

JS 96 JD 95 JL 95 TWP 95 DC 94 VN 94 JA 93 WA 93 TWI 93
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, January 2025

A plush and opulent Pavillon Rouge with plums, boysenberries and hints of cedar and chocolate. Full-bodied, this has lovely powdery tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Juicy and delicious, it's so attractive now that...
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, February 2025

Bottled in July, the inky-hued 2022 Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge offers a classic nose of ripe black raspberries, cassis, spring flowers, spice oak, and graphite. This leads to a medium to full-bodied Margaux with...
JL 95

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2023

Opening with its bouquet of flowers, it is impossible not to notice the spicy red and black fruits in the nose and on the palate. Concentrated, elegant and fresh, with vibrancy, and creaminess in the textures on the...
TWP 95

The Wine Palate, May 2025

This is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it erupts from the glass with flamboyant notes of baked plums, licorice, and boysenberry...
DC 94

Decanter, January 2025

Dark blue cherries, violets, and milk chocolate on the nose - enticing and opulent. Super perfumed, jumping from the glass. Supple and lively, with bright acidity giving a crisp outer shell and direct, linear core...
VN 94

Vinous, January 2025

The 2022 Pavillon Rouge is a rich, ample wine. It is also one of the most opulent, creamy editions of Pavillon Rouge I can remember tasting. Supple and juicy, with tons of mid-palate richness and volume, the 2022 is...
JA 93

janeanson.com, December 2024

Fragrant and finessed aromatics on this Pavillon Rouge, that cut through the well-embedded tannins and powerful spice. This has closed down since En Primeur, with a muscular frame and dark fruits, suggesting it has a long...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2025

(93+ points) The 2022 Pavillon Rouge has turned out very nicely, offering up expressive aromas of raspberries and mulberries mingled with hints of licorice, anise and spices. Medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, it's...
TWI 93

The Wine Independent, June 2025

This is 32% of the crop here, and dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon at 64% of the blend. with 24% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. No change in the élevage here, Philippe Bascaules having initially considered...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Margaux
Vintage 2022
Size 1.5L
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2022 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux is a Bordeaux blend that showcases the elegance and complexity characteristic of its renowned producer. This red wine, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (64%), is complemented by Merlot (24%), Petit Verdot (7%), and Cabernet Franc (5%). It boasts an alcohol content of 14.5% and is sealed with a cork closure.

Reviewers have lauded the 2022 Pavillon Rouge for its rich and layered profile. According to William Kelley of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, it offers "expressive aromas of raspberries and mulberries mingled with hints of licorice, anise and spices." Kelley notes that the wine is "medium to full-bodied, rich, and layered," with a structured core supported by "sweet, powdery tannin," earning it a score of 93.

James Suckling awarded this vintage an impressive 96, describing it as "plush and opulent" with flavors of "plums, boysenberries and hints of cedar and chocolate." He highlights its "lovely powdery tannins and a long and flavorful finish," remarking on its current appeal despite its potential for aging.

Jeff Leve and Jeb Dunnuck both rated the wine at 95, emphasizing its concentrated elegance and vibrant freshness. Leve captures the essence of the wine with notes of "black raspberries, cherries and red plums" alongside a touch of "pepper and paprika," while Dunnuck praises its "remarkable purity" and "elegant mouthfeel."

Decanter's review, scoring it 94, describes the wine as "muscular yet smooth," with a "strong backbone and spice," indicating a well-structured and balanced character. The Wine Independent also awarded it a 93, recognizing its "super confident nose" and polished palate.

Overall, the 2022 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux is a standout vintage, offering a mix of opulence and finesse, promising a rewarding experience both now and with further aging.