Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux Bordeaux AOC 2016

The history of Chateau Margaux dates back to the 12th century, although the building that can be seen on the labels today was built only in the 19th century. Passing from one noble owner to another, the estate began to take its present form only in the late 16th century when it was acquired by the Lestonnac family. It was under Pierre de Lestonnac from 1572 to 1582 that vineyards were planted instead of grain crops on most of the estate's land. The figure of the manager Berlon, who insisted on the separate planting and vinification of white and red grape varieties and on harvesting in the afternoon when the dew dries, is also noteworthy. He also paid great attention to the characteristics of the terroir and knew its best plots. It was under Berlon that the estate began producing excellent wines, which during the blind tasting of Bordeaux wines in 1855 were classified as Premier Grand Cru Classe and scored 20 out of 20 possible points. Today, Chateau Margaux is among the top five Bordeaux producers, greatly influenced by its last owner - André Mentzelopoulos. Under his leadership, from 1977 to 1980, the estate itself was restored, the vineyards were restructured, new underground cellars for wine storage were equipped, and most importantly - under the guidance of oenologist Émile Peynaud, the creation of the second great wines of Chateau Margaux - "Pavillon" Rouge and "Pavillon" Blanc was revived, with the recipe of the latter being slightly adjusted. Thanks to the mild climate, the estate creates ideal conditions for grape ripening, and the soil characteristics of Chateau Margaux, represented by clay, limestone, and gravel, endow the wines with a complex bouquet and excellent texture, allowing them to develop for decades.