Chateau Pavillon Rouge 2017

Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2017 750ml

The 2017 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux is the estate's historic second red wine, produced through strict parcel selection and representing only 22% of the harvest.

Vintage Character

A rigorously selected vintage with powerful yet silky tannins, soft fruit and exceptional length. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and persistence, while Merlot contributes a charming, fruity expression.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

Powerful yet silky tannins frame a soft, fruity aromatic expression. Cabernet Sauvignon supplies remarkable length, while Merlot adds charm and generosity. The estate describes it as already open but benefiting from further ageing.

Pairing: Roast beef, Lamb, Duck, Venison, Mushroom dishes.

Winemaking & Maturation

Red grapes were harvested from 12 September to 3 October in fine weather after the estate chose to wait for improved ripeness and concentration. The final blend is led by 76% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Advanced parcel-by-parcel selection; Pavillon Rouge represented only 22% of the estate's 2017 harvest.

Winery Background

Château Margaux is a historic Médoc estate classified First Growth in 1855. Owned by the Mentzelopoulos family since 1977, its 265-hectare property includes approximately 100 hectares of vineyards. Pavillon Rouge is its historic second wine and has carried its present name since the 1906 vintage.

SCA Château Margaux: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth) · 1 ha vineyard

Product Highlights

• Exact 2017 vintage verified by Château Margaux.
• 76% Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend.
• Only 22% of the 2017 harvest selected.
• Historic second wine of an 1855 First Growth estate.

Product Information

• Producer: Château Margaux
• Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth)
• Type: Red wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux, Médoc
• Appellation: Margaux
• Vintage: 2017
• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
• Volume: 750ml

Why choose Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2017 750ml?

Choose it for the precision, silky structure and pedigree of Château Margaux in its historic second wine.

Who is Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2017 750ml best for?

Collectors and drinkers seeking an elegant, Cabernet-led Margaux with recognised estate provenance.

What is Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2017 750ml?

Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux is Château Margaux's historic second wine, made from estate vineyards with rigorous selection and the same production team as the Grand Vin.

Is Pavillon Rouge 2017 the Grand Vin Château Margaux?

No. It is Château Margaux's historic second wine, a distinct cuvée produced through its own rigorous selection.

What does Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2017 750ml taste like?

Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2017 750ml offers soft, fruity aromatic expression; Powerful and silky tannic structure with charming fruit; Exceptionally long.