2009 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux

Estate: Château Margaux
Region: Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
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Tasting Note:May 11, 2018

Deep garnet red with a touch of ruby. Layered nose with cherries, a bit earthy, cedar and dark gravel. Medium tannins (7/10) and medium plus bodied. Power on the palate with dried cherries, forest floor, mushrooms and minerality. Long finish.

First red wine at the Vintners Dinner for Heart's Delight. This is made up of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot.

Drink Dates:

2018 till 2030.

Rating:

90 points.

Price Point:

$$$$$ - Average retail price is around $269.00.

Margaux, Château Margaux, First Growth, Cult Wine, Heart's Delight, Vintners Dinner, Red Wine, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blend, Medoc, France, Pavillon RougeGreg Ballington2009, Margaux, Château Margaux, Pavillon Rouge, Cult Wine, First Growth, Left Bank, Médoc, France, Bordeaux Blend, Bordeaux, Heart's Delight, Vintners Dinner, May 2018, $$$$$, 90 Points, Philippe BerrierComment