2022 Château Margaux Pavillon Blanc
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| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12.5%) |
| Drink window | 2028 - 2040 |
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Château Margaux Winery
Château Margaux belongs to Bordeaux's absolute elite and, as a Premier Grand Cru Classé, is one of the world's most iconic estates. In addition to the famous red Grand Vin, the château also produces Pavillon Blanc, one of Bordeaux's most prestigious dry white wines. The focus is on precision, terroir expression, and refinement, with sustainable viticulture and extremely strict selection. Pavillon Blanc is made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc and has become a benchmark in Pessac-Léognan and beyond. More information about this winery can be found under the Winery tab.
Region and year 2022
The 2022 vintage in Bordeaux was characterized by warmth and perfect ripeness, combined with ample freshness during the nights. For white wines, this meant concentrated aromas, rich texture, and remarkable length, without losing any tension. In Pavillon Blanc, this results in an expressive yet extremely precise wine with excellent aging potential.
Vineyards and grape varieties
Pavillon Blanc is always 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes come from carefully selected plots on gravelly soils surrounding the château. These soils ensure drainage, aromatic intensity, and minerality. The yield is very limited; in 2022, only around 8,000 bottles were produced, underscoring the exclusivity of this wine.
Vinification and maturation
Vinification takes place with the utmost precision. The must is fermented and aged in French oak barrels, fully integrating the wood into the wine's structure. This aging adds depth, texture, and complexity, while maintaining the vibrant acidity and terroir character.
Color, smell and taste
Bright golden yellow in color. The nose is intense and expressive with aromas of green mango, pineapple, pear, and green apple, complemented by subtle smoky notes and a slightly salty touch.
The palate is rich and layered, with impressive concentration without being heavy. The texture is creamy and full, yet remains vibrant thanks to fresh acidity and a distinct minerality. The finish is exceptionally long, with a combination of ripe tropical fruit and a refined, almost salty tension.
Drinking window and development
With 99 points, the 2022 Pavillon Blanc ranks among the absolute top white Bordeaux wines. While already impressive with its richness and energy, this wine has excellent aging potential and will continue to develop in complexity and finesse in the coming years.
Summary of professional reviews
The 2022 Pavillon Blanc is praised for its opulent character and impressive length. The combination of tropical fruit, smoky nuances, and a distinctly salty freshness gives the wine power and tension. Rich yet vibrant, intense yet refined, a white Bordeaux of exceptional class with great cellaring potential.
Wine-Food and Discount
If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you this information when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
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| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Margaux |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Chateau Margaux |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2028 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 93 |
| James Suckling rating | 99 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Aromatisch, Bloemig, Complex, Fris, Mineraal, Rijk, Rond, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Iets te vieren, Lekker luxe, Romantisch, Summer party |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2022 Château Margaux Pavillon Blanc is een verfijnde witte Bordeaux die zich onderscheidt door zijn rijke aroma’s van groene mango, ananas en peer, aangevuld met subtiele rokerige en ziltige tonen. De romige, volle textuur wordt perfect gebalanceerd door levendige zuren en een aangename mineraliteit, wat resulteert in een elegante wijn met een indrukwekkende lengte. Deze wijn past uitstekend bij lichte gerechten zoals gevogelte, witte vis en schelp- en schaaldieren, vooral wanneer ze bereid zijn met een frisse, delicate aanpak zoals gegrild of gestoomd met een lichte saus of citroen. De verfijnde structuur en de frisse accenten maken dat hij bijzonder goed combineert met bijvoorbeeld gegrilde zalm, coquilles of kip met een frisse citrusmarinade, waardoor de harmonie tussen wijn en gerecht nog meer tot zijn recht komt. |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 93
Reviewed by:
Yohan Castaing
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2028 - 2040
The 2022 Pavillon Blanc has turned out elegantly, wafting from the glass with aromas of white flowers, boxwood, pear, mango and lemongrass. Medium to full-bodied, seamless and layered, it exhibits good depth at the core, bright acids and an attractively mordant finish. This has tightened up in bottle, to the extent that the warmth of the vintage would likely only be visible in a comparative tasting with a cooler year.
Published: Mar 06, 2025
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James Suckling
99
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 403
Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux Bordeaux Blanc 2022
Friday, Jan 10, 2025
Color
White
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Vintage
2022
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Opulent and delicious with lots of green mango and pineapple aromas and flavors. Smoked cream and green apples. Showing salty, briny character, it’s dense but not heavy, flavorful and very long. Pear-drop candy at the end. Pure sauvignon blanc, as always. Rich yet lively and wonderful. Feels like a great Montrachet. One for the cellar. 8,000 bottles made. You just want to drink it. Drink or hold.
James Suckling
Senior Editor
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Vinous
(92-94)
Drinking Window
2026 - 2037
From: 2022 Bordeaux En Primeur: Balance Imbalance (May 2023)
On the palate, the 2022 Pavillon Blanc retains terrific freshness and is done in a style that lies somewhere in between more generous years such as 2018, 2019 and 2020, and the more saline years like 2017 and 2021. This is a very creamy, layered dry white. Here, too, I am struck by the wine’s precision.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2023
“I was a bit disappointed by our yields” Estate Director Philippe Bascaules told me. “We had a bit of rain in August, 25mm to be exact. I thought we would get 30 hectoliters per hectare, but in the end our production was closer to 25. Unlike 2018, we observed no stress in the vineyards, which I have no rational explanation for. There was not much malic acid in the grapes, but the tartaric acid was maintained. We have wines above 14.5% in alcohol, but with higher acidities than in 2018. These are the most concentrated wines we have ever made.”
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Château Margaux is one of those names in the wine world that instantly sparks the imagination. A stately château, centuries of history, and wines that rank among the very best of Bordeaux.
History of Château Margaux
The roots of Château Margaux go back to the Middle Ages, when the estate was still known as Lamothe. In the 16th century, the Lestonnac family began transforming the land into a vineyard with serious ambition. Over the centuries, ownership changed hands many times, but the reputation steadily grew. In the early 19th century, the Marquis de la Colonilla built the current château, a refined neo-Palladian building that still dominates the skyline of Margaux today.
In 1855, Château Margaux was classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé, the highest ranking in the famous Bordeaux classification. Yet the estate also faced harder times. In the 1970s its reputation began to fade, until Greek businessman André Mentzelopoulos revived it. Since then, Château Margaux has remained tied to his family and is now run by his daughter Corinne and her children.
Location and terroir of Château Margaux
The estate lies in the Médoc, on the left bank of the Gironde, within the Margaux AOC. This appellation is known for elegant and refined red wines. The soil at Château Margaux is distinctive: deep layers of gravel with touches of clay and limestone. The gravel provides excellent drainage, forcing the vines to root deeply. This results in grapes with great concentration and tension, the foundation of the estate’s renowned wines.
Grape varieties of Château Margaux
As is typical in the Médoc, Cabernet Sauvignon takes the lead. Around three-quarters of the vineyards are planted with it. Merlot makes up about twenty percent, with smaller plots of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. This blend gives the wines both power and finesse. For whites there’s a rare exception: Pavillon Blanc, made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc, grown on a smaller plot next to the red vineyards.
Château Margaux wine styles
The most famous wine is of course the Grand Vin de Château Margaux. Then there is Pavillon Rouge, the second wine often made from younger vines or parcels that don’t make it into the first selection. More recently, a third label has been added: Margaux du Château Margaux. For white wine lovers there is Pavillon Blanc, praised for its freshness and long ageing potential.
Winemaking combines tradition and modern technique. The red wines age for about one and a half to two years in new French oak, giving them depth and complexity. The white wine is aged for a shorter time, preserving its lively character. A special detail: Château Margaux even has its own cooperage, giving them full control over the quality of their barrels.
Interesting facts
- Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, praised Château Margaux in the 18th century as one of the finest wines of Bordeaux.
- The château itself is a listed historical monument and is often described as one of the most beautiful wine estates in France.
- In 2015, a new tasting and research building was unveiled, designed by British architect Norman Foster, blending tradition and innovation.
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Food Pairings
De 2022 Château Margaux Pavillon Blanc is een verfijnde witte Bordeaux die zich onderscheidt door zijn rijke aroma’s van groene mango, ananas en peer, aangevuld met subtiele rokerige en ziltige tonen. De romige, volle textuur wordt perfect gebalanceerd door levendige zuren en een aangename mineraliteit, wat resulteert in een elegante wijn met een indrukwekkende lengte. Deze wijn past uitstekend bij lichte gerechten zoals gevogelte, witte vis en schelp- en schaaldieren, vooral wanneer ze bereid zijn met een frisse, delicate aanpak zoals gegrild of gestoomd met een lichte saus of citroen. De verfijnde structuur en de frisse accenten maken dat hij bijzonder goed combineert met bijvoorbeeld gegrilde zalm, coquilles of kip met een frisse citrusmarinade, waardoor de harmonie tussen wijn en gerecht nog meer tot zijn recht komt.
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