Pavillon Rouge 2003

A Margaux red wine combining power and delicacy

The estate

With origins dating back to the 12th century, Château Margaux is among those Grands Crus that have built the legend of the great wines of Bordeaux around the world. In 1855, the estate attained the title of Premier Grand Cru Classé and was the only one of the four châteaux presented to receive a score of twenty out of twenty. With the acquisition of the property in 1977 by André Mentzelopoulos, Château Margaux began a new chapter in its history. Elevating the Grand Vin of Château Margaux to the highest level, he reintroduced the estate’s Second Wine, Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, first created in 1908. Following in her father’s footsteps after his premature passing, Corinne Mentzelopoulos took up the family banner with energy and passion to preserve the standing of Château Margaux, which had become a Bordeaux masterpiece, so recognizable for its neo-Palladian style. Vintage after vintage, the estate’s wines rank among the greatest in the world.

The vineyard

The vineyard of Château Margaux owes its uniqueness to its rare and singular terroir, located on a gravelly rise. The estate’s varietal makeup gives pride of place to the region’s flagship black grape, Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The estate’s clay-limestone soils give rise to legendary wines, with a racy and sensual character, so representative of the Margaux appellation.

The vintage

The 2003 vintage, remarkably early, was marked by exceptional summer heat, raising questions and concerns. However, the great terroirs managed to preserve perfect balance in the ripening of the grapes. Harvest began on September 10, reminiscent of 1989, one of the earliest since 1893.

Blend

This Pavillon Rouge 2003 is the result of a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot.