cassis and plum that exhibit interesting wisps of leather and smoke

flowers and heather honey

opulent wine that hides its structure under all the fruit

supple and open knit

There is excellent richness to the opulent yet relatively refined big-bodied flavors that exhibit a subtle minerality on the powerful

Pavillon Blanc Size:3x750ml cassis and plum that exhibitThe 2014 Pavillon Blanc de Chteau Margaux is just a bit anonymous on the nose, despite encouragement. The palate is sharp on the entry, very edgy and sharp, verging on sour lemon mixed with lime and peach towards the finish. This is one of the few Bordeaux dry whites that improved with aeration and I ended up giving a higher score. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. Neal Martin