1998 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux
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Tasting notes
Berry and fresh mushroom with a hint of flowers follow through to a medium body, with light fruit and a slightly short finish. Bit hard. Second wine of Margaux.¿'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2009
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Wine Spectator
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Good deep ruby. Floral aromas of boysenberry, chocolate, vanilla and mint. Supple and shapely; dark berry fruit enlivened by firm acids. A serious style of Pavillon Rouge, with a firm tannic spine. Among recent vintages of this wine, only the '95 is stronger, says Pontallier. Fifteen percent of the estate '98 crop was sold off in bulk to protect the quality of this second wine.
Good deep ruby. Floral aromas of boysenberry, chocolate, vanilla and mint. Supple and shapely; dark berry fruit enlivened by firm acids. A serious style of Pavillon Rouge, with a firm tannic spine. Among recent vintages of this wine, only the '95 is stronger, says Pontallier. Fifteen percent of the estate '98 crop was sold off in bulk to protect the quality of this second wine.
About the producer
Ch. Margaux is one of Bordeaux’s most historic and famous estates. The only classified First Growth in Margaux, it epitomises the appellation’s elegance, while producing wines with fantastic ageing potential.