Château Margaux Launches Pavillon Blanc Second Vin 2023

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Château Margaux has officially released its Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux, and it’s a wine that’s as exclusive as they come. Why? In a constant quest for improvement, the estate has become increasingly stringent in its selection, in recent years retaining less than half the harvest for the blend that makes up Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux.

This drastic selection is made possible through precise analysis of the different soils dedicated to white wines. Every year, the teams at Château Margaux adapt their practices to get the best out of each plot: picking at optimum ripeness, vinification in separate batches and adjustments to the ageing process all help to enhance the unique expression of the grapes harvested.

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As a result of the meticulous and rigorous work on Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux, its younger sibling, Pavillon
Blanc Second Vin, was created in 2023, starting with the 2022 vintage. This made it the fifth wine to be launched by the estate in five centuries, bearing witness to the exacting standards and care that go into every stage of the creation of its wines.

The Virefougasse plots in particular have proved remarkable for their ability to produce exceptionally aromatic, intense, and rich Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The white grape harvest, which took place from August 23 to 30, was adapted to the weather conditions during the last 10 days of August, with picking starting at dawn to preserve all the freshness and acidity of the grapes.

As a result, Pavillon Blanc Second Vin 2023 stands out for its freshness and elegance. On the nose, a delicate bouquet of perfectly balanced floral and citrus notes. On the palate, its supple, generous texture is characterized by seamless
roundness and smoothness. The finish is fresh and persistent, carried by a good level of acidity. Its appeal lies in its accessibility in its youth, while at the same time, promising good ageing potential. Produced in limited quantities, this new vintage of Pavillon Blanc Second Vin is aimed at fine white wine lovers in search of elegance and complexity.
Pavillon Blanc Second Vin 2023 will be distributed through the Place de Bordeaux and will be available from leading
wine shops and some specialist websites.

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