2000
2000
2000
The exceptional concentration of the grapes in 2000 was not only achieved in the old vines that produce the Grand Vin. In fact, all the plots produced very ripe and concentrated grapes. The fabulous potential of this vintage paradoxically led us to make a strict selection during the blending so that Château Margaux 2000 would be its most complete expression. Naturally, this very rigorous selection also benefited Pavillon Rouge, which was enriched by many fine wines not included in Château Margaux, and freed from the less good ones that composed the third selection.
Pavillon Rouge 2000 truly has the complexity and density of a Grand Vin, and it certainly has the ageing potential. It has probably not reached its peak even if it is difficult to resist it today. (October 2025)
Climate
April and May were warm and rainy, an early encouragement to downy mildew which was halted by the very dry summer. The absence of rain in August and at the beginning of September was very beneficial for the ripening process and the concentration in the grapes. A few light showers at the beginning of the harvest could not spoil this dream vintage. (The picking began on 25th September)
The exceptional concentration of the grapes in 2000 was not only achieved in the old vines that produce the Grand Vin. In fact, all the plots produced very ripe and concentrated grapes. The fabulous potential of this vintage paradoxically led us to make a strict selection during the blending so that Château Margaux 2000 would be its most complete expression. Naturally, this very rigorous selection also benefited Pavillon Rouge, which was enriched by many fine wines not included in Château Margaux, and freed from the less good ones that composed the third selection.
Pavillon Rouge 2000 truly has the complexity and density of a Grand Vin, and it certainly has the ageing potential. It has probably not reached its peak even if it is difficult to resist it today. (October 2025)
Climate
April and May were warm and rainy, an early encouragement to downy mildew which was halted by the very dry summer. The absence of rain in August and at the beginning of September was very beneficial for the ripening process and the concentration in the grapes. A few light showers at the beginning of the harvest could not spoil this dream vintage. (The picking began on 25th September)
Service & tasting
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Service & tasting
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