The 2010 Pavillon Rouge is widely regarded as one of the finest vintages of this celebrated second wine. Deep garnet in color, it displays aromas of flowers, smoke, blackcurrant, and raspberries, with subtle hints of cedar and pencil lead. Medium-bodied yet structured, the palate is silky and harmonious, with supple tannins, concentrated fruit, and a long, elegant finish. Balanced and refined, this wine offers immediate pleasure but will continue to age gracefully through 2030–2036. Perfect for both early enjoyment and long-term cellaring.

James Suckling | JS 96
Published: Nov 14, 2013

This the greatest Pavillon Rouge ever made. Aromas of flowers, smoke, currants and raspberries follow through to a full body, with super silky tannins and a long, long finish. This is balanced and refined with wonderful depth. Hard to believe it'sa second wine. Better after 2018. 

Decanter | D 94
Published: Jun 18, 2022
Drink: 2022-2032

A serious tone to the nose with inviting meaty, smoked black pepper and perfumed aromas. Succulent and supple on the palate, generous and full in the mouth yet also quite streamlined and linear. Lots of flavour but directed in one straight line at the moment with concentration and tension. This is extremely well structured with a pristine focus yet also a liveliness that makes it so enjoyable to taste. One that is giving pleasure now but will continue to age gracefully.
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 14.00%
Body: Medium
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot 4% Petit Verdot

The Wine Advocate | RP 91+
Published: Mar 5, 2020
Drink: 2020-2036

Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux offers up scents of blackcurrant cordial, wild thyme and fertile loam with hints of cedar chest, pencil lead and tar. Medium-bodied, the palate is just a tad lean with chewy tannins and bold freshness, finishing on an herbal note. 

Jancis Robinson | JR 17.5
Published: Apr 7, 2011
Drink: 2020-2030

Very noble indeed on the nose. Lovely supple stuff with clear first-growth influence. Very polished and dense and on the back the tannins really, really build up! This is a wine for the long term! Cool, dry finish. Very graceful. Feminine and very Margaux.