Chateau Margaux - Pavillon Blanc 2015

JAMES SUCKLING: JAMES SUCKLING:"This is tight and bright and shows so much energy and panache. Such a beautiful Margaux white with the stone, cooked-pear and lemon character. Full and racy with such focus and brightness. Love it already but will improve with age beautifully."

JEB DUNNUCK: JEB DUNNUCK:"The 2015 Pavillon Blanc is another terrific Bordeaux Blanc from this great vintage. Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc aged in 25% new French oak (which is slightly less than normal), it boasts classic notes of caramelized limes, white grapefruit, and white flowers, medium to full-bodied richness, vibrant, racy acidity and blockbuster length on the finish. It’s unquestionably one of the gem dry whites in the vintage."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER:"Floral notes, honeydew, citrus peel, orange marmalade, green apple and lemon wax on the nose. The wine is rich, full bodied, silky and long, with freshness, vibrant energy and a refreshing blast of lemon, lime and tangerine in the honeyed, spicy finish"

WINE SPECTATOR: "This is very, very pure, with a beautiful beam of bright yellow apple, fennel and green melon flavors gilded by light acacia, chamomile, jasmine and verbena echoes. Long, rapier finish. Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2025. 833 cases made."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: THE WINEADVOCATE:"Coming from vines that are now over 40 years old, representing only one-third of the total production and, as always, produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2015 Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux was matured for eight months in barrels, 20% new. The nose simply sings of fresh peaches, pink grapefruit and almonds with touches of dried herbs, crushed stones, allspice and honeycomb plus a waft of elderflower. The medium-bodied palate reveals a lovely satiny texture, great intensity and a racy backbone to support the vibrant fruit, finishing long with some tropical notes coming through. Although it is delicious now, it is certainly closed compared to what it will be in a year or two and can easily cellar for 20 years or more."

FALSTAFF: FALSTAFF:"Helles Gelbgrün. Saftige Stachelbeerfrucht, zart nach Tropenfrucht, Limettentouch, zarte Kräuterwürze, weißer Pfirsich. Mittlere Komplexität, straff, angenehme Extraktsüße, feine gelbe Pfirsichfrucht, rassige Säurestruktur, salzige Mineralität im Nachhall, zitroniger Nachhall."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: WINE ENTHUSIAST:"Ripe and creamy, this white wine from the Margaux vineyards is full of apple, grapefruit and tangy orange fruit. It also has a good structure with its touch of toast and spice. The wine is clean, clear, very pure and with great balance. Drink from 2020."

DECANTER: DECANTER:"Superb 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Lovely white flowers nose then lively and fresh on the palate, showing beautifully sappy, ripe flavours and a long, lifted finish."

WEINWISSER: WEINWISSER:"Mittleres Purpur-Granat. Kirschen und Himbeeren im burgundisch anmutenden Bouquet, feine laktische Anflüge, parfümiert im Ansatz. Seidiger, süffiger Gaumen, wirkt sehr leicht. Aber das macht ein Pavillon ja meistens bei der Primeurverkostung, um dann mit Reife zu überraschen. Sehr delikat und verspielt."