Pavillon Blanc 2019

Complex, promising, youthful aromas marked by maturation; full attack, dense development, substance, breed and structure, with particular length on accents of blackcurrant blossom and gooseberry; a great white wine that should definitely be allowed to age a bit.

This is very linear and minerally with subtle mango and apple, as well as some pineapple and bitter lemon. It’s medium-to full-bodied with a creamy texture and great tension and energy. Heather and lavender undertones. Steely. Tangy finish. Subtle and fine. This is a joy to taste and drink now, but will age beautifully.

Pale yellow-green, silver reflections. Nuances of grapefruit, lemon zest and guava, white flowers, lily of the valley, a multi-faceted bouquet with a hint of roasted aromas. Textured, elegant, white peach, a finesse-rich acid structure, fresh lychee, mineral, a hint of sweetness on the finish, balanced and well-developed, nuances of pineapple, salty finish.

A refined example with both ripeness and freshness, perfect oak equilibrium; there’s a tropical hint with fresh pineapple, lime, lemongrass and stony notes. There’s great tension on the palate, complex and layered in an earlier-picked style, yet with fat, texture and length.

I continue to absolutely love the white from this estate, and their 2019 Château Margaux Pavillon Blanc is another brilliant release. All Sauvignon Blanc, it has a vibrant sense of minerality and chalkiness as well as notes of honeyed grapefruit, melon, and white flowers. As pure, focused, and balanced as they come, it's medium to full-bodied, has bright acidity and a great mid-palate, as well as concentration. It's approachable today yet will benefit from a year or three in the cellar and should be very long-lived.

The 2019 Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux is 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The nose starts out a little sluggish before giving way to a core of green apples, fresh lemons, and lime leaves, followed by hints of sea spray and almonds. The medium-bodied palate is crisp and intense, with loads of citrus and mineral sparks on the long finish.

One of the estate’s white wines that is among the most balanced and refined we have tasted. Gorgeous notes of white fruit and flowers. Perfectly judged oak management

The bouquet of Pavillon immediately shows a classic side, at least in terms of freshness, then a more tropical note with hints of papaya followed by anise. On the palate, the wine is delicate, elegant, gourmand and already very approachable. A serious, well-crafted wine, and yet, considering the tremendous level of the reds, there is an undeniable potential for further improvement!