Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux - Margaux White 2017

Grape

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Notes

 'Margaux has a spraying system to combat frost at the Pavillon Blanc vineyard, but they lost a bit of production, with yields finishing at 22 hectoliters per hectare. The nose of the 2017 Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux is a little reticent to begin, giving way to beautiful white peach, grapefruit and lemongrass notes plus hints of mandarin peel, honeysuckle, baking bread and just a waft of ginger. The medium to full-bodied palate is very crisp and super intense, laden with citrus and stone fruit layers, coupled with a lovely satiny texture and plenty of weight without feeling heavy, finishing with incredible length and a lingering mineral note.'

Expert Ratings

Robert Parker 96 Points

More About The Winery

Among the most legendary names in Bordeaux, Château Margaux is a Premier Grand Cru Classé of 1855 and a cornerstone of the Médoc’s Left Bank reputation. Established on the same land it occupies since the 17th century, the estate spans 262 hectares, with around 80 hectares under vine, dedicated to crafting some of the world’s most exquisite wines.

The vineyards are planted predominantly with Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, on soils of deep gravel and clay-limestone. This unique terroir yields wines of finesse, sensuality, and complexity, renowned for their aromas of violet, rose, and black berries, layered with impeccable structure and length.

In 1977, the estate entered a new era under André Mentzelopoulos, whose vision and investment restored Margaux’s brilliance. His daughter, Corinne Mentzelopoulos, has since carried forward his legacy, elevating Château Margaux to even greater international acclaim.

The Grand Vin is considered one of the most elegant and age-worthy wines in the world, defined by refined tannins, purity of fruit, and shocking length, while the second wine, Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, and the white, Pavillon Blanc, showcase the estate’s pedigree with earlier accessibility.