Pavillon Blanc Vintage 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pavillon Blanc
Label Name:
 
Vintage
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.3%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 94–96; William Kelley (Wine Advocate) 94–96; Jane Anson 97; Jeb Dunnuck 95–97; Neal Martin (Vinous) 91–93; Wine Independent 95

Tasting Note
Citrus (lemon, lime, white grapefruit) with white peach, quince and lemongrass, wet stone and saline minerality; creamy texture, bright incisive acidity and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, lobster, grilled/roasted white fish, roasted chicken, goat and creamy cheeses. Asian: sashimi/sushi, miso-glazed fish, Cantonese steamed fish, light seafood Thai dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested (Sept 7–13), low-yield selection; fermented and aged in oak barrels, part bottled in magnums for long ageing.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Château Margaux (First Growth). Pavillon Blanc brand since 1920 from an 11-ha old-vine Sauvignon Blanc plot; very limited production and modern cellars by Norman Foster.