Pavillon Blanc Vintage 2017

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pavillon Blanc
Label Name:
 
Vintage
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93–95, Jeb Dunnuck 96, James Suckling 97–98, Wine Spectator 95, Wine Enthusiast 92

Tasting Note
Concentrated, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc: citrus, white peach, grapefruit, lemongrass and yuzu with wet-stone/saline accents; satiny texture, bright acidity and a long chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, grilled sea bass, roasted lemon chicken, creamy pasta, fresh goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, steamed ginger-scallion fish, mild Thai curries, Cantonese seafood.

Production Method
Whole-cluster pressing; fermentation in stainless steel followed by 7–8 months on lees in 33% new French oak; no malolactic fermentation; regular bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Château Margaux from historic Virefougasse plots (c.11 ha) of old Sauvignon Blanc vines; Pavillon Blanc branded since 1920 with very limited production.