On the occasion of an exceptional tasting, we spoke with Aurélien Valance, an iconic figure who has been working at Château Margaux for twenty-five years. Thomas Burke, Head of Sales and Development, visited the Roland Coiffe office to present four magnificent vintages of Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux to the sales team. This wine, which can rightly be regarded as a Second Growth, offers extraordinary ageing potential, yet can also be enjoyed in its youth if decanted a few hours in advance. Only about one third of the harvest, following a rigorous selection, is allocated each year to Pavillon Rouge, which is therefore not a single-parcel wine. It is rightly referred to as the second wine of Château Margaux. Thomas, who has been working at Château Margaux for ten years and holds the prestigious Master Sommelier diploma, presented the 2022, 2020, 2010 and 2003 vintages. You can find two other conversations with Aurélien Valance on our website, Inside La Place.