Anthocyanes (Y. Castaing) (2020) 93 - 95 / 100

Très floral, violette, lys, mure, myrtille pour un nez très cabernet. Bouche tendue, droite, très pure avec un grain de tanin magnifique. Onctueux, sur l'allonge, très aromatique avec une précision et une longueur phénoménale. Un des plus beaux Pavillon de ces dernières années.

Bettane & Desseauve (2020) 93 - 94 / 100

Excellente couleur, saveur noble, aussi porteuse de l'originalité du terroir que le grand vin, tannin élégant, frais et long, avec néanmoins un tout petit manque de corps.

Decanter (2022) 94 / 100

Lovely perfumed Merlot type fragrance on the nose, soft, delicate but defined giving blackcurrant and cherry aromas. Lovely texture here, so smooth, with an element of ripeness in the dark berry fruit but also seering freshness that lifts the palate, juicy and highly toned. Such a nice nuance of freshness and cooling fruit. The texture is dense but so soft you get an impression of cream. There's a real quality to the tannins and framing of the fruit, textured and fresh. Delicious. 2% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. Drinking Window 2024 - 2038

JM Quarin (2022) 95 / 100

Couleur sombre, pourpre et belle. Nez très aromatique, fin, fruité, pur, subtil et légèrement fumé. La bouche se distingue par un port particulièrement gracieux. Le vin ne cesse de caresser le palais, juteux, fondant, très savoureux et noble en finale, où s'ajoute quelque chose de plus difficile à décrire dans la persistance. Un délice.

James Suckling (2022) 96 / 100

Fresh tobacco, currant and earth, opening up to forest flowers. It’s rich in tannins, but very soft and beautiful. Layered, with lots of fine fruit and a velvety texture. Blackberry and chocolate in the finish too. 27% of the crop and a blend of 76% cabernet sauvignon and 19% merlot, the rest petit verdot and cabernet franc. Delicious already, but give it at least six years of bottle age. Better after 2027.

Jancis Robinson (2020)

Quite rich and ripe with an almost raisined note to the fruit. A little more robust than usual, the fruit dense and gourmand, the tannins plentiful, firm and grainy behind. A touch of freshness on the finish pulls it together but a bit of chew at the end.

Jeff Leve (2020) 93 - 95 / 100

Flowers, cherries and plums are the first things you notice before you get into all that silky, elegant, refined layers of ripe red, sweet, lifted fruits. Medium-bodied, elegant, luscious and fresh, this is a gorgeous Pavillon Rouge that is a scaled-down version of Chateau Margaux. The wine blends 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, reaching 14.2% alcohol.

Le Figaro (2022) 93 / 100

Un nez de gentleman, restreint et charmeur, au parfum frais et tonique d'Acqua di Parma. Des arômes invitants de fruits bleus et de tabac, associés à une délicatesse florale, qui séduisent en toute subtilité. En bouche, un vin vigoureux, frais, enlevé, direct, pur et sapide, à la délicatesse tout en dentelles si caractéristique des Margaux.

Parker (2022) 95 / 100

Given that Margaux's second wine contains plenty of fruit that made it into the grand vin just a decade or two ago, great things are to be expected from this bottling. Yet I was nonetheless taken aback by the quality of the 2019 Pavillon Rouge. Wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, plums and cherries mingled with rose petals and sweet spices, it's medium to full-bodied, sensual and concentrated, with beautifully refined tannins, racy acids and a long, penetrating finish. This is an exquisite Pavillon Rouge that is well worth seeking out. I confess that I don't buy many second wines, but I did purchase a case of this, with alacrity, right after tasting it.

Vinous (A. Galloni) (2022) 93 / 100

The 2019 Pavillon Rouge is shockingly opulent and creamy. Silky, ripe tannins give the 2019 such a gorgeous sense of immediacy. Succulent red cherry, red plum, spice, new leather and incense are pushed forward. There is terrific energy here and yet the 2019 is already incredibly delicious and approachable. 2024-2039

Wine Enthusiast (2020) 95 / 100

Barrel Sample. This is a ripe, deliciously juicy wine that is balanced by plenty of structure and spice. The pure black currant fruits are already impressive, giving a fine line of freshness that's allied with richness.

Wine Spectator (2022) 93 / 100

Delivers a gorgeous velvety mouthfeel, with cassis, warmed plum and blackberry preserve flavors infused with black tea and incense. Features a fresh minerality that echoes through the suave finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2035. 8,333 cases made. — JM

Yves Beck (2021) 93 / 100

Tout en finesse, c’est certainement la devise appliquée lors de la réalisation de ce vin. Il révèle d’invitantes notes de baies mûres, des épices et une touche d’eucalyptus. Caractère friand et vif en bouche. Le vin a de l’ampleur mais également un côté juteux ainsi que des tannins serrés. C’est un Pavillon qui a un peu de tempérament, mais il reste quand-même aristocrate ! 2024-2036

Appellation	Margaux
Classement	2nd vin
Encépagement	Cabernet Sauvignon 75% - Merlot 20% - Cabernet Franc 5% - Petit Verdot 5%
Sols et sous-sol	Graves profondes
Elevage	En barriques pendant 18 à 20 mois