Pavillon Rouge represents 31% of the harvest. Even though their selection criteria was as strict as for previous vintages, the percentage of Pavillon Rouge is slightly higher this year thanks to the consistency of quality conducive to great vintages. Besides this years climatic conditions, they hope that this increased quality is also the fruit of their efforts in the parcels whose quality approaches that of the Grand Vin.

Subtle and attractive aromas of blackcurrants and flowers with hints of spices. Black truffles as well. Medium to full body, with fine tannins that are nicely integrated and racy. Succulent at the end. Umami, too.

97 Points – James Suckling