The 2022 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux is a Bordeaux Blend from the esteemed Margaux sub-region in Bordeaux, France. Produced by Chateau Margaux, this wine has garnered significant praise from several leading wine reviewers.
James Suckling awarded the wine a high score of 95 points, describing it as "rich and dense with lots of fruit and juiciness. Redcurrants, blackberries, strawberries, and orange peel on the nose. Full and layered with fine, velvety tannins and a juicy finish. Big presence." This review highlights the wine's robust fruit profile and its well-integrated tannins, contributing to its overall complexity and richness.
Jeb Dunnuck also gave the wine an impressive score of 96 points, noting that it could "easily be mistaken for the Grand Vin." He praised its "deep, medium to full-bodied, seamless profile" and noted its "solid framboise, darker raspberry, currants, sandalwood, and spice aromatics," along with "silky tannins, and outstanding length." Dunnuck emphasized the wine's purity, precision, and richness, which he believes surpasses most second wines on the market.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, represented by William Kelley, scored the wine between 92-94 points. Kelley described it as "deep and perfumed," with "notions of cherries, raspberry preserve, lilac, violets, and spices." He further noted its "medium to full-bodied, velvety and concentrated palate," likening its tannic grain to that of the grand vin for the year.
Jane Anson, scoring it 94 points, remarked on its "glass-staining inky purple" color, with "fleshy damson and cassis fruits with spice and concentration." She appreciated its "understated pleasure" and "soft peony aromatics," reflecting Chateau Margaux's signature style.
The Wine Cellar Insider's Jeff Leve scored it at 95 points, highlighting its "concentrated, elegant, and fresh" qualities, with "creaminess in the textures on the palate." He noted the "intensity and lift" in the finish, with flavors of "black raspberries, cherries, and red plums."
Vinous' Antonio Galloni gave 94 points, praising its "rich, sumptuous" nature with "a burst of red/purplish fruit, rose petal, lavender, and blood orange." He admired its "unexpectedly bright, saline notes" and "vibrancy."
Decanter also scored it 94 points, noting its "beautiful vivid color" and "bright and intense" profile. They mentioned "dark chocolate, cherries, and subtle perfume on the nose," and described it as "classy, juicy, sculpted, and softly plush."
The Wine Independent's review, scoring between 93-95 points, described it as "deep garnet-purple in color," with notes of "blackcurrant pastilles, Morello cherries, and preserved plums," and a "medium to full-bodied palate" with "firm grainy tannins and well-knit freshness."
Overall, the 2022 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux is highly regarded for its rich fruit profile, elegant structure, and well-integrated tannins, making it an exceptional choice for Bordeaux enthusiasts.