{"product_id":"pavillon-blanc-du-chateau-margaux-1995-750ml","title":"Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux 1995 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePavillon Blanc du Château Margaux 1995 is a rare and beautifully mature Bordeaux Blanc from one of the world’s most celebrated estates. Made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc, this exceptional vintage benefited from an extremely hot, dry summer followed by September rains and favourable weather during harvest. Château Margaux considers 1995 an excellent Pavillon Blanc vintage and, as of February 2025, describes it as the most powerful since 1989 and now approaching its peak.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eVivino | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003eVivino 4.3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003eIt is exquisitely elegant and delicate, with subtle richness and complexity of flavour, and a lingering, distinctive bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-margaux.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1xcL-X6O9wnGhzLlCQqfIC\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade exclusively from sauvignon blanc, Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux expresses the purity and precision of this noble grape variety. Renowned for its finesse, aromatic richness and balance, it combines elegance, freshness and remarkable ageing potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHistory and winemaking\u003cbr\u003eWhite wine production at Château Margaux dates back to the late 17th century. The cellar master of the time noted that he was among the first to separate white and red grapes during vinification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 19th century, this white wine was sold under the name “Château Margaux vin de sauvignon”. It has been known as Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux since 1920, and its label has remained virtually unchanged ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12-hectare vineyard, planted exclusively with sauvignon blanc, lies on a historic plot of the estate. The vines, averaging around fifty years of age, yield particularly low crops, a guarantee of remarkable concentration and aromatic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the 2009\/2010 vintages, the production and selection methods have been completely rethought to achieve an even higher level of precision and excellence, as well as exceptional ageing capacity. Today, around 50% of the harvest is selected for Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux, another portion is used for the Pavillon Blanc Second Vin, while the remainder is sold in bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modern facilities of the new winery, designed by the architect Lord Norman Foster, allow for precise control over both vinification and ageing, ensuring the consistency and purity that have come to define Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage 1995\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an extremely hot and dry summer, the grapes reached an excellent level of ripeness and were partially harvested before the heavy rains of mid-September. The grapes picked immediately afterwards were of course perfectly ripe, but slightly diluted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an excellent vintage of Pavillon Blanc, the most powerful since 1989. Pavillon Blanc 1995 is now reaching its peak. (February 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimate\u003cbr\u003eAfter a very mild winter, the bud-break and flowering were early and even. The whole summer was one of a great vintage: hot and very dry. The quite heavy rain that arrived in the middle of September was without doubt of benefit to the ripening of the grapes. The weather was then superb throughout the harvest. (The picking began on 15th September).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12.5–13.0% ABV\u003cbr data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003cbr data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"347\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historic Sauvignon Blanc plots of Château Margaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature vines, with the estate’s Sauvignon Blanc vineyard averaging around 50 years today\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Began 15 September 1995\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely hot and dry summer; grapes achieved excellent ripeness, with part of the crop harvested before heavy September rainfall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Careful selection and vinification of Sauvignon Blanc from the estate’s dedicated white-wine vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak maturation\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Margaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bordeaux, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bordeaux Blanc \/ Margaux, Bordeaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Margaux’s Sauvignon Blanc vineyard is planted on a historic 12-hectare site dedicated exclusively to the variety. The estate notes that only around half of the harvest is selected for the grand vin in modern vintages, with the remainder going to the Second Vin or sold in bulk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 minutes if needed; older bottles should be handled gently and tasted shortly after opening.\u003cbr data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with lobster, scallops, oysters, grilled or roasted fish, shellfish, roast poultry, goat cheese and other delicate dishes where its mature richness and freshness can shine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41397143208000,"sku":"WHFR19950001","price":785.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/pavillon-blanc-du-chateau-margaux-1995-750ml.jpg?v=1791268293","url":"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/products\/pavillon-blanc-du-chateau-margaux-1995-750ml","provider":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}