{"product_id":"2020-chateau-margaux-pavillon-rouge-magnum","title":"2020 Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBottled in impressive magnum format, the 2020 Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge is a luxurious expression of one of Bordeaux’s most coveted second wines. Crafted from the same grand terroir as the estate’s legendary Grand Vin, this cuvée captures the finesse, purity and precision that define Château Margaux, while offering slightly earlier approachability. With its rich red fruit, perfumed complexity and impeccable balance, the 2020 vintage showcases the allure of a great year in the Médoc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2020 Pavillon Rouge displays a deep, vibrant ruby color with a youthful purple rim, hinting at both concentration and freshness. The nose is immediately seductive: ripe red berries and red plums mingle with notes of cedar, graphite, sweet spices and a touch of licorice, supported by delicate floral tones and subtle hints of tobacco.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is plush yet poised, delivering a core of juicy red and black fruits wrapped in ultra-fine tannins. Layers of cherry, plum and cassis are lifted by vivid acidity, while notes of cedarwood, baking spice and a gentle savory salinity add nuance and length. The finish is long, fresh and mouthwatering, with a refined mineral edge that keeps the wine elegant rather than heavy. In magnum, this Pavillon Rouge has excellent aging potential: it will drink beautifully from its youth but should evolve gracefully for 15–25 years, gaining complexity and silkiness over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePavillon Rouge is sourced from the historic vineyards of Château Margaux in the heart of the Margaux appellation, on the left bank of Bordeaux. The estate’s gravel-rich soils, mixed with sand and clay over limestone, provide exceptional drainage and encourage deep root systems, ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon and its Bordeaux counterparts. The 2020 blend is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, reflecting both the dominance of Cabernet on the best parcels and the subtle complexity contributed by the other varieties. Grapes are harvested parcel by parcel at optimal ripeness, typically by hand, with rigorous sorting to ensure only the finest berries make the final cut. Vinification follows the meticulous standards of Château Margaux: temperature-controlled fermentations in vat, careful extraction for elegance rather than power, and aging in French oak barrels (a proportion new) to refine tannins and integrate aromas while preserving the estate’s signature purity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 2020 Pavillon Rouge in magnum is an exceptional partner for refined dishes, particularly classic French and modern European cuisine. Think roasted lamb with herbs, dry-aged ribeye or entrecôte, duck breast, veal chops, or game birds such as pigeon and guinea fowl. It also pairs beautifully with truffle dishes, mushroom risottos, and hard cheeses like Comté or aged Gruyère. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight its aromatic complexity and freshness. In magnum, the wine benefits from a gentle decant of 1–2 hours in its youth to open the bouquet and soften the structure; older bottles will need a shorter, more careful decant mainly to remove sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Margaux is one of the most illustrious estates in the world and a benchmark for elegance in Bordeaux. Located near the village of Margaux in the Médoc, it has a viticultural history stretching back centuries and was elevated to the highest rank—Premier Grand Cru Classé—in the historic 1855 Classification. The estate farms around 82 hectares of red varieties (predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc) and 12 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc for its white wine, all on some of the region’s finest gravel terroirs. Over the years, Château Margaux has been celebrated for producing wines of remarkable finesse, aromatic complexity and longevity, and Pavillon Rouge has grown in importance as a second wine that increasingly reflects the estate’s grand terroir and meticulous selection, offering a more accessible yet still profoundly Margaux experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Margaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251857510737,"sku":"GCW-MMUI-20112409","price":535.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2019_Chteau_Margaux_Pavillon_Rouge_2_1.png?v=1783441897","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2020-chateau-margaux-pavillon-rouge-magnum","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}