Château du Pavillon
Château du Pavillon sits in Saint-Croix-du-Mont, a pocket of Entre-deux-Mers in Bordeaux known for its mineral-rich clay and limestone soils. The appellation specializes in sweet and off-dry whites, a tradition rooted in the region's cool microclimates and morning mists that encourage noble rot. The winery's Sainte-Croix-du-Mont blends Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon—a pairing that marries the former's aromatic snap and acidity with the latter's weight and honeyed complexity. Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast have rated the wine, reflecting its standing among critics. The blend captures the textural interplay typical of the appellation: crisp minerality undercut by the richness that Sémillon brings to sweet-style Bordeaux.
Critics
Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast