Pavillon Blanc Vintage 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pavillon Blanc
Label Name:
 
Vintage
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.2%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2020 Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux include James Suckling 100, Decanter (Jane Anson) 97, Vinous 95, Jeb Dunnuck 94, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93

Tasting Note
Honeysuckle, white peach, lemongrass and citrus backed by chalky/slate minerality and a saline finish. Racy acidity, creamy lees texture and precise, persistent length.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, steamed or grilled lobster, shellfish, roasted chicken with herbs, goat cheese. Asian: sashimi/sushi, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, seafood hotpot, Thai green curry with prawns.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; primary fermentation in stainless steel, finished and aged on lees in French oak barrels (portion new) for about eight months.

Vineyard Info
Estate wine from Château Margaux’s 11-hectare Sauvignon Blanc parcel. Pavillon Blanc name dates to 1920; limited production and celebrated centennial 2020 release.