2006 Chateau Margaux - Pavillon Blanc du Chateau MargauxColour : White Producer : Chateau Margaux Label Name : Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux Country : France Region : Bordeaux Sub Region : Margaux Variety : Proprietary Blend Vintage : 2006 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Rating : AG93 Vinous by Antonio Galloni Tasting Note : Very pale color. Crystallized ginger, candied grapefruit, lime skin, melon and mint on the nose. Rich and quite primary, combining very ripe yellow fruit notes with more bracing

cooling menthol

the 2005 presents a compelling mélange of dark flavors laced with the savory/mineral notes that are so typical of Haut-Brion

Crystallized ginger

with all three scoring above 95 points from his publication

On the palate this possesses remarkable overall balance and focus

with slowly emerging tannins and outstanding focus

owing to its peppery cabernet tannins

This is a delightful achievement

Colour : Red Producer : Petit Village Country : France Region : Bordeaux Sub Region : Pomerol Variety : Proprietary Blend Vintage : 1998 Capacity : 750 ml - Standard Bottle Rating : AG89+ - Vinous by Antonio Galloni Tasting Note : Ruby-red

medium-weight Las Cases that tastes less well-endowed than I originally predicted

earth and dried cherries plus a touch of dried flowers

The 2012 Champagne vintage was one of the finest of the decade