Pavillon Blanc other_regions_italy imparting beautiful tones of black

imparting beautiful tones of black fruit

Cherry and blackberry aromas rise to the front with lingering tones of smoke

rich and concentrated big-bodied flavors that possess obvious muscle and simply fantastic length on the overtly austere

Fermentation and malolactic fermentation take place in steel

Surprisingly there is a touch of menthol on the still youthfully fresh and bright nose of mostly red berry fruit

Pavillon Blanc other_regions_italy imparting beautiful tones of blackThe 2014 Pavillon Blanc de Chteau Margaux is just a bit anonymous on the nose, despite encouragement. The palate is sharp on the entry, very edgy and sharp, verging on sour lemon mixed with lime and peach towards the finish. This is one of the few Bordeaux dry whites that improved with aeration and I ended up giving a higher score. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. Neal Martin