Four bottles of Pavillon Rouge
Produced by Château Margaux
1996 vintage
Margaux, Bordeaux/France
Original filling quantity: 0.75 l
Fill level: high fill
James Suckling (2007): 87/100
René Gabriel (2007): 17/20

This lot comprises four bottles of 1996 vintage Pavillon Rouge produced by Château Margaux from the appellation of the same name in Bordeaux.

Margaux is located in Médoc and one of the finest appellations in France. Ernest Hemingway was so fond of Margaux wine that he named his daughter after it. The most widely used grape variety is Cabernet Sauvignon, which is always blended with other varieties like Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. The wines are long-lasting and should only be savored after several years of proper storage.

The 1996 vintage Pavillon Rouge was rated 87 points by James Suckling in 2007. René Gabriel rated the wine 17 out of 20 points in 2007.

The fill levels are excellent (high fill). The labels and capsules are in perfect condition.

Château Margaux

Château Margaux is a renowned wine-growing estate belonging to the appellation of the same name, in the Médoc region in Bordeaux. It is one of just four wines to achieve Premier Cru (first growth) status in the Bordeaux Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. It is located on some of the best wine-growing land in Médoc; the earth is highly calciferous and consists of a layer of 4-11 cm of pebble stone, forcing the grapevines to form deep roots, allowing them to absorb more nutrients.

Of the 99 hectares of vineyards, 87 hectares are reserved for red wine production, planted with 75 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 % Merlot and 5 % Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. 12 hectares are planted with Sauvignon Blanc, used to make the Pavillon Blanc white wine. The red wine is prepared according to traditional procedures: after storing them on the mash in wooden vats, the wine matures in oak barrels over a period of 18-24 months, before being bottled unfiltered. Only 40-60 % of this is declared Grand Vin, the remainder is sold as Pavillon Rouge.

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