Château Margaux
Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux
Margaux
2016
Vintage
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2021-2046), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2046, with a drinking horizon to 2056.
The ‘16 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux.
Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2016 is a Bordeaux Blend from France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2016 vintage
Château Margaux's 2016 wine is a Bordeaux Blend from France.
About Château Margaux
Château Margaux's wine is a Bordeaux Blend from France.
From the cellar: pair with
Roasted lamb
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Duck breast with cherry sauce
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Grilled salmon
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2016?
Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2016 is a Bordeaux Blend from France.
What does Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2016 taste like?
Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2016 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2019-2056. Within that arc, the peak window is 2021-2046. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2016?
Pair this wine with Roasted lamb; Duck breast with cherry sauce; or Grilled salmon.