CHATEAU MARGAUX - 2018 VINTAGE

INTERVIEW AND TASTINGJames had an insightful Zoom tasting with Philippe Bascaules, managing director at Chateau Margaux. They tasted three 2018 wines - Château Margaux 2018, Pavillon Blanc 2018 and Pavillon Rouge 2018. Philippe pointed out that the grapes were so small and thick-skinned in 2018 that he didn’t need to extract much during fermentation and maceration. In fact, he didn’t pump over many vats. This resulted in balanced yet rich young wines. Listen to the full podcast to hear the whole tasting and discussion.THE WINES TASTED:Château Margaux Margaux 2018Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux Bordeaux Blanc 2018Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux Margaux 2018