94 Vinous
The 2015 Pavillon Rouge de Margaux has a detailed, wonderfully focused bouquet of violet-infused black fruit, sublime mineralité and real sophistication; the oak is seamlessly integrated. The very well-balanced palate offers filigreed tannin and layers of sweet black cherry and cassis fruit that segue into a tensile, mineral-driven finish. Pure joy, pure class. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.
92 Robert Parker
Blended of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the 2015 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and an expressive, alluringly spicy nose of cloves, cinnamon stick and fenugreek with a core of red and black currants, black cherries and wild blueberries plus a waft of pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied with very fine, grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, it finishes long and satisfying.
17 Rene Gabriel
Mittleres Purpur-Granat. Kirschen und Himbeeren im burgundisch anmutenden Bouquet, fein laktische Unterzüge, parfümiert im Ansatz. Seidiger, süffiger Gaumen, wirkt sehr leicht. Aber das macht ein Pavillon ja meistens bei der Primeurverkostung um dann nachher zu überraschen. Sehr delikat und verspielt. 17/20 2020 – 2035