Château Margaux
Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux
Margaux
2020
Vintage
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2049), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2049, with a drinking horizon to 2059.
The ‘20 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux.
Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2020 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
Château Margaux's 2020 Pavillon Rouge should reveal a Bordeaux blend profile of blackcurrant, dark cherry and cedar, with a floral note. Margaux fruit is expected to feel finely composed, ripe flavors held by polished tannins and balanced acidity. Its peak interval runs from 2025 to 2049; the full drinking horizon reaches 2059. Expect a lingering finish of dark fruit, spice and subtle earth, with a measured, elegant texture.
The 2020 vintage
Château Margaux's 2020 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 rack of lamb
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Duck breast with Périgueux sauce
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Veal sweetbreads
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2020?
Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2020 is a Bordeaux Blend from France.
When should Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2020 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2059. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2049. 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 2020?
Pair this wine with Roasted rack of lamb; Duck breast with Périgueux sauce; or Veal sweetbreads.