92-94

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2025 Pavillon Blanc, which incidentally has existed since the 19th century, when they opted to separate the complanté white varieties, was picked between August 18 and 22 at 16 hl/ha. It underwent less bâtonnage this year. It has an attractive bouquet with lifted orchard fruit, lanolin, white peach, quite discrete this year. The palate is well balanced, with a lovely tropical-tinged opening, from the warm summer, which is countered by the keen line of acidity. Gorgeous mouthfeel, lingering on the finish with hints of guava and lychee. Honestly, I don't think I would nail this as a pure Sauvignon Blanc blind, but absolutely delicious. 05/2026

93-95

Yohan Castaing

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2025 Pavillon Blanc, crafted entirely from Sauvignon Blanc, reveals a profile marked by confit citrus alongside notes of herbs and white fruits. Medium- to full-bodied, it’s rich and dense yet enveloping and is built around a fleshy core of fruit with notable plenitude and aromatic intensity. Bright, well-defined acidity brings balance, leading into a long, ethereal and perfumed finish. In the context of a notably dry vintage for white wines, this stands out as a clear success. Harvested between August 18 and 22, with yields of 16 hectoliters per hectare, it matured in 20% new oak, with less bâtonnage than usual, and has a pH of 3.14. 04/2026

97-99

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

All Sauvignon Blanc raised in 20% new barriques, the 2025 Château Margaux Pavillon Blanc checks in at 14% alcohol with a pH of 3.14. It has a riper-than-usual nose of citrus, honeyed lemon, white flowers, and chalky minerality, and on the palate, it's rich, pure, and concentrated, with remarkable depth and focus. As always, this is a brilliant, singular, absolutely riveting expression of Sauvignon Blanc. 05/2026

95

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur pâle. Nez fruité, touche d’amande, note fumée. Aérien dès l’entrée en bouche, fondant et dynamique avec pourtant un goût de fruits très murs, ce vin s’étire longtemps sur une finale séveuse. 100 % Sauvignon Blanc. Degré d'alcool : 14° - pH : 3,14. Rendement : 16 hl/ha. Vendanges : du 18 au 22 août (5 jours). 04/2026

97-98

James Suckling

James Suckling

A complete sauvignon blanc with sliced pear, apple and lemon aromas and flavors with a full body and a polished texture that is caressing and beautiful. It is crunchy and a bit richer than many Pavillon Blancs. 04/2026