The 2013 Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux is a Bordeaux Blanc from the renowned Chateau Margaux in the Bordeaux region of France. This white wine, made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, is known for its vibrant and fresh character. It has a 14.0% alcohol content and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated this wine with a score of 92, noting its "stunning notes of honeyed grapefruit, lemon zest, and a hint of tropical fruit." Reviewer Robert M. Parker, Jr. highlighted its "medium-bodied, crisp, fresh, lively style" and praised the wine’s "terrific acidity, purity and personality." Parker also mentioned that although the wine is fermented and aged in wood, the oak is not overpowering. He suggests that this wine can be enjoyed over the next decade or more.
James Suckling gave this wine an impressive score of 95, describing it as having "loads of dried lemon, aniseed and fennel seeds aromas and flavors" with "lemon zest as well." He emphasized its "full body and dry with bright acidity and fruit" and noted its "very intense" and "powerful finish." Suckling’s review indicates that this wine is ready to drink now.
Vinous reviewer Antonio Galloni also awarded the 2013 Pavillon Blanc a score of 95. Galloni found the wine to balance "bright, focused aromatics with gorgeous textural finesse," supported by "beams of intense, vibrant salinity." He described it as a "drop-dead gorgeous white with tons of potential" and mentioned that only 40% of the crop made it into the bottle.
Wine Enthusiast’s Roger Voss rated this wine with a 93, appreciating its "fresh, crisp" nature and its balance between "crisp, herbal Sauvignon and riper yellow fruits." Voss noted that "touches of wood add richness" and suggested that while it is already drinkable, it might be better enjoyed from 2017 onwards.
Overall, the 2013 Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux is highly praised across the board for its fresh, vibrant flavors, balanced acidity, and potential for aging. Its combination of citrus, herbal, and mineral notes makes it a standout example of a Bordeaux Blanc.