Pavillon Rouge de Château Margaux 2020

Pavillon Rouge de Château Margaux 2020 - Margaux, Bordeaux, France

A wonderfully refined expression of Château Margaux’s second wine, the 2020 Pavillon Rouge combines the estate’s hallmark elegance with depth and poise from an excellent vintage. The nose reveals dark and red fruit - think cassis, plum, raspberry - intertwined with floral notes of violet, cedar spice and graphite, while the palate delivers medium-to-full-bodied concentration supported by polished tannins and bright acidity. The overall feel is structured yet accessible, with a long, nuanced finish that speaks to both Margaux pedigree and 2020’s purity. 

Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc 

Style: Dry red, elegant Bordeaux second wine

Drink window: 2026–2040+ 

Perfect for: Roast lamb, beef bourguignon, game, aged cheeses, classic French fare

Critic scores:

97 points - James Suckling (rich, fine tannins, long polished finish) 

94 points - Jeb Dunnuck (balanced, layered and refined) 

94 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous (excellent depth and tension) 

93+ points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (structured, poised Bordeaux) 

A beautifully poised Margaux second wine - polished, elegant and serious enough to cellar yet wonderfully expressive now.