2012 Pavillon Rouge. Château Margaux
Margaux AOC,
Bordeaux,
France,
13% vol., 197€
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 63%; Merlot 33%; Petit Verdot 3%; Cabernet Franc 1%
The wine is medium ruby in colour. A fragrant, elegant nose of very good intensity; aromas of ripe black berries: black currant, blackberry; cinnamon, a touch of bay leaf, dry hay and dry black cherry. There is brisk acidity on the palate, warming alcohol, moderate fine tannins (still a bit astringent) and a medium body; flavours of black currant, red cherry, bay leaf in a medium finish. Ready for drinking with some potential for ageing.
Country of purchase: France
Tasted on 14/03/2019