The 1999 Pavillon Rouge is elegant and balanced with nice herbal notes and a silky texture. It’s got the charm of the grand vin but is lighter and less concentrated. Ready to drink now but can keep aging a bit longer.

The Wine Advocate | RP 87
Published: Apr 30, 2002
Drink: 2002-2012

This is an estate where the quality of the second wine is more than a simple afterthought. The 1999 Pavillon Rouge de Margaux exhibits notes of herbs in its elegant, medium-bodied, forward, complex personality. It possesses the character of its big sister, but not the weight, concentration, or length. Enjoy it over the next decade. 

Chateau-margaux.com

The very fine balance and charm of the first wine can be found in the Pavillon Rouge, with less complexity, length and density. It has an appealing fruit character, so silky on the palate, it would be a shame to not start drinking it now, but it will continue to age. (October 2018)

Technical Specs

Alcohol: Approximately 12.5–13% ABV
Closure: Natural cork
Harvest: 1999
Oak: Matured in French oak barrels; exact duration and proportion of new oak for the 1999 vintage not confirmed
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc; exact proportions for the 1999 vintage not confirmed
Farming: Traditional viticulture with environmentally conscious vineyard management
Vineyard Area: Château Margaux, Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Vinification: Grapes are carefully selected and vinified by parcel and variety. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats, followed by maturation in French oak barrels to develop complexity, structure and integrated tannins.
Winemaker: Château Margaux technical team
Region: Margaux AOC, Bordeaux, France

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 15–30 minutes; decant gently and taste periodically, as a mature wine may be delicate
Food Pairing: Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, venison, braised beef, and aged hard cheeses.