Tasting Note
Wine Advocate: 91-93
Aromas of plums, raspberries and sweet spices introduce the 2021 Pavillon Rouge, a medium to full-bodied, velvety and vibrant wine that's impressively rich and mouthfilling, revealing a deep core of fruit framed by powdery tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long, saline finish. The blend is 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, and Philippe Bascaules observes that parcels planted 20 years ago and destined for the grand vin when they're a bit older are increasingly making the cut for Pavillon Rouge.
Sotheby's Wine: 91-93
A beautiful, classically styled Pavillon Rouge. A lively and vibrant acidity frames a rich core of pure red berries and black fruits leading to a seamless and stylish finish. - Paul Tortora