89-91

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2024 Pavillon Rouge is a very pretty wine that represents 28% of the château's production. Intensely floral and medium in body, the 2024 is quite gracious. Spice, crushed flowers and bright red-toned fruit are nicely delineated in a mid-weight, classy Pavillon. The blend is very much Cabernet Sauvignon-driven, as the Merlot suffered more. 04/2025

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2024 Pavillon Rouge contains less Merlot and more Cabernet Franc this year due to more plantings in the vineyard, and represents 28% of the total production. Raised in 50% new oak, it has a pretty nose with blackberry, blueberry, crushed stone and light oyster shell aromas that gain a little intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with brisk tannins. This is a very linear and structured Pavillon Rouge that does not possess the flesh or sensuality of warmer vintages, as you would expect with less Merlot in the blend. Quite saline on the finish, this will require two or three years in bottle. 04/2025

90-93

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Incorporating more Cabernet Franc (as recent plantings mature) and more Cabernet Sauvignon than usual, the 2024 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux unwinds in the glass with aromas of sweet cassis, red berries, vanilla pod and violets, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep and lively palate with good density, powdery tannins and lively acids. It checks in at 12.9% alcohol. 04/2025

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2024 Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge sports a healthy ruby/purple hue as well as some classic notes of red and blue fruits intermixed with graphite, tobacco leaf, and spicy wood. It's beautifully balanced, has present tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. This isn't a vintage for many second wines, but there's no denying the quality here. 05/2025

94

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre et intense. Nez très aromatique, fin, pur, au fruité mûr. Touches de cabernet sauvignon légèrement fumées. Que ça sent bon à l'agitation du verre, ! Bouche subtile, aérienne et fondante, avec une grâce inénarrable dans le toucher. C'est un des Pavillon Rouge les plus fourni en cabernet et pour la première fois, le chiffre le plus élevé en cabernet franc. Assemblage : 77 % cabernet sauvignon, 11 % merlot, 9 % cabernet franc, 3 % petit verdot. Degré d'alcool : 12°9 - pH : 3,63. 12 % de vin de presse. Rendement : 30 hl/ha. Sélection : 28 % de la récolte. 04/2025

95-96

Zekun Shuai

James Suckling

Good, pure fruit with scented violets, black cherries and some currants. Full-bodied and richer than most from the vintage, with lots of fresh, dusty tannins and impressive concentration. Fresh, pure, compact and long. 77% cabernet sauvignon, 11% merlot, 9% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. 04/2025