Tasted April 2023. 64% Cabernet 24% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc. Very powerful and concentrated, but bright and exuberant with fresh blackcurrant and blackberry. Leafy, savoury notes, rose petals. Crushed velvet texture, with creamy notes and a long, savoury finish. Tannins are incredibly fine and densely packed, ripe and mouth-coating.
The 2022 Pavillon Rouge is deep and perfumed, wafting from the glass with notions of cherries, raspberry preserve, lilac, violets and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, velvety and concentrated palate that's deep, rich and vibrant, with a tannic grain that resembles the grand vin this year. It represents just under a third of the estate's production.
The 2022 Pavillon Rouge is a rich, sumptuous wine. A burst of red/purplish fruit, rose petal, lavender and blood orange makes a strong opening, followed by unexpectedly bright, saline notes that bring it all together on the mid-palate and finish. The Pavillon Rouge is an eye-opening wine that embodies the style of the year so eloquently. I especially admire the vibrancy here. The purity of the flavors and quality of the tannins really elevate the 2022.
Critic score 91.75/100
Maturity Young 2025 - 2043
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Maturity Ready 2021 - 2040
Maturity Ready 2014 - 2035
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