Pavillon Blanc other_regions Clings with fantastic tenacity and

Clings with fantastic tenacity and focus

The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year

as I tasted all of the estate’s 1989s

interspersed with the elegant

There is enormous depth to this voluminous Malartic-Lagravière

Pavillon Blanc other_regions Clings with fantastic tenacity andThe 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