Chateau Margaux

Pavillon Blanc

93|100 Neal Martin "The 2018 Pavillon Blanc du Chteau Margaux, bottled in June under Diam 30, has a lively bouquet of almost an identical aromatic profile as I remarked out of barrel, a combination of white peach, hazelnut and lime, if perhaps less of the grass clipping notes. The palate is very well balanced with crisp acidity, plenty of tension and vibrancy and an almost Burgundy-like precision on the finish (yes, I know this is Sauvignon Blanc, not Chardonnay... its probably more connected with the oak during levage). But overall, this is an excellent Pavillon Blanc and I might just prefer it to its red counterpart."