18 Rene Gabriel
Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Fein florales Bouquet, rote Johannisbeeren und rote Pflaumen eine zart füllige Süsse dahinter zeigend. Cremiger Gaumen mit weichen Konturen, die Säure ist wunderschön eingebettet und der Wein endet mit einer milchigen Kaffeenote. Noch selten war der Pavillon Rouge so harmonisch von Beginn weg. Es gibt übrigens hier jetzt weniger Menge davon, weil ein Teil des Deklassements in den dritten Wein abserviert wird. Nur 38 % der Ernte wurde für diesen Wein selektioniert. Das ergab dann auch den besten Pavillon Rouge den ich je degustierte an einer Primeurprobe. warten (2014 - 2028)
94 Robert Parker
The second wine, the 2010 Pavillon Rouge (essentially two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest mostly Merlot with small quantities and Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc) looks to be a wine to age for 20 or more years, but it is quite drinkable already. Soft, supple and luscious, with oodles of blue and black fruits, the floral character one expects, and not a trace of herbaceousness, oak or aggressiveness, this is a beautiful, round, generous wine to drink over the next 18-20 years.<br/>
94 Wine Spectator
This is lovely, with a powerful backdrop of graphite and tar, harnessed by flavors of velvety plum, steeped fig and black currant preserves. The long incense- and black tea-filled finish completes the seduction. Refined, defined and poised. Best from 2014 through 2025. –JM .
92 Vinous
The 2010 Pavillon Rouge has a delightful, elegant bouquet with wild strawberry, blackberry and cedar aromas, very well defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, veins of blue fruit emerging with time in the glass and with just a touch of salted liquorice towards the finish. This could be à point. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the BI Wines & Spirits 10-Year On tasting.