Pavillon Rouge 2024

Ruby-bright; radiant, fresh, glorious fruit, cassis, spicy notes; fruit-driven on the palate, crisp, with bite, already well-wrapped tannins, aromatically long-lasting, with an almost Pinot-like expression; red-fruited finish. Full of finesse in the style of the 2021.

Gorgeous violet-purple rim. Sandalwood and cedar aromas with blue cherries and violets. Delicate on the nose, softly floral and fruity. Clean and vibrant, such purity to the juice here, great acidity, gently presented yet with a softly chalky tannin texture. Clean and super polished. Expressive on the palate. You can definitely feel the acidity, but that’s what makes these wines so interesting. No mid-palate dip, no dilution. Complete and charming. Salty blue cola, liquorice and graphite edges on the finish. Great. Less Merlot than usual because of mildew and more Cabernet Franc, the first time to have so much due to increased plantings. 3% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 12.5% press wine. pH 3.63. 28% second wine.

Quite floral in nature, you also find ripe black cherries, plums, espresso, and a touch of tobacco wrapper in the aromatics. On the palate, the wine displays its charming character with ease. Medium-bodied, fresh, crisp, and juicy, with sweet black and red currants, and cherries with freshness and vibrancy. The wine was made from blending 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. 12.9% ABV. Drink from 2027-2040. 91-93 pts