Château Pavie Macquin Saint-Emilion 2019 - 1er Grand Cru Classé B
99/100
Terre de Vins
98/100
Bettane & Desseauve
98/100
Vert de Vin
97/100
James Suckling
97/100
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
“It glides between velvety and silky textures, with a finish that ranks among the most impressive of the Premier Crus! ~ B&D”
“A clean sweep for the Thienpont trio in 2019. If Larcis is the stone and Beauséjour HDL is the earth, Pavie Macquin is the sky. The nose reveals a sensual, seductive character—dare we say sexy? The extravagant, almost oriental fruit, along with notes of spice and fine oak, are enhanced by an airy, musky touch. The palate is taut and vibrant. This is a wine perfectly ripe, with velvety tannins propelled by incredible energy and a structure that stands tall. It is the terroir in all its splendor, with a dynamic, racy signature and wild energy. Immense. " (Terre de vins 2020) - Delivery in a wooden crate is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
Beautiful dark, intense purple color
Nose
Aromatic, with very ripe notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, flowers, and truffles...
Mouth
Full-bodied, rich, complex, and well-balanced, with real depth, irresistible freshness, and remarkable purity
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
Let it air out for 2 hours or more
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2045
Production
66,000 bottles
Guard
2050
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with a filet mignon, a 7-hour slow-roasted leg of lamb, or a rack of veal with mushrooms...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 98/100
Rated estate (2018 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About wine:
Marble-like, complex, and built for long-term aging, this wine has gained in refinement, vibrant fruit, and texture over recent vintages. Its texture oscillates between velvety and silky. The fresh, deep finish is one of the most impressive among the premier crus.
About the estate:
Pavie-Macquin, located right next to Troplong-Mondot, has just been awarded Premier Grand Cru Classé status. Stéphane Derenoncourt and Nicolas Thienpont know how to bring out the best in the terroir while giving it a modern twist, adapted to the tastes of today's consumers. Very full-bodied and fleshy, Pavie-Macquin wine gains in finesse and harmony with each new vintage, with the inimitable truffle flavor and mineral tension characteristic of the Pavie hillside.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2023) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
About wine:
The 2019 Pavie Macquin, with nearly a quarter of its blend made up of Cabernet, displays great character centered on perfectly ripe, intense fruit, set against a backdrop of smoky oak and subtle peppery notes. On the palate, it combines power and freshness with robust yet harmonious tannins, then unfolds into a sumptuous, fruit-forward finish. A grand cru with beautiful confidence, built for long-term aging. 2026–2040
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2018 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
A new, understated reception room, made entirely of glass, allows visitors to enjoy a tasting with a breathtaking view of the village of Saint-Emilion. Pavie-Macquin retained its status as a premier grand cru classé in the latest Saint-Emilion classification in 2012. This is a fitting reward for the remarkable work carried out at the château by its manager, Nicolas Thienpont, and his advisor Stéphane Derenoncourt. Since the late 1990s, this duo has transformed the estate, drawing heavily on biodynamic principles (though not certified). Their hard work has been rewarded with a series of fantastic wines, combining magnificent fruit intensity with great depth on the palate. These wines stand out from their neighbors Pavie and Pavie Decesse with a style that is both more restrained and more supple, with deep but always very lively fruit. A sure bet well known to enthusiasts, Pavie-Macquin has not put a foot wrong in recent years.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 97/100
About wine:
On the nose, abundant notes of roses and dark fruits, such as blackberry and blackcurrant. Full-bodied, yet tight and balanced, with real concentration and great structure, and flawless tannins that carry through the entire finish. Minerality and length, all with a refreshing quality. This is a very serious wine for the vintage and for the cellar. Best enjoyed after 2025.
Terre de Vins
Wine rated (2020 guide) 99/100
About wine:
A clean sweep for the Thienpont trio in 2019. If Larcis is the stone and Beauséjour HDL is the earth, Pavie Macquin is the sky. The nose reveals a sensual, seductive character—dare we say sexy? The extravagant, almost oriental fruit, along with notes of spice and fine oak, are enhanced by an airy, musky touch. The palate is taut and vibrant. This is a wine at its absolute peak, with velvety tannins propelled by incredible energy and a structure that is entirely vertical. It is the terroir in all its splendor, with a dynamic, racy signature and wild energy. Immense.
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2021 guide) 98/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About wine:
The nose is perfectly balanced and refined, elegantly racy, aromatic, complex, and deep, offering power combined with finesse and a racy, mineral character. It features notes of Sichuan pepper, blackcurrant, and, more subtly, wild blackberry, combined with hints of red berries, lilac, subtle hints of juicy plum, a sense of place, as well as a subtle hint of star anise and a discreet, almost roasted herb note. The palate is fruity, balanced, elegant, and refined, offering precision, juiciness, a certain density of finesse, clarity, freshness, a lively acidity, and a lovely combination of finesse and power in the texture. This wine displays great delicacy, mastery, and a distinct sense of place. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy, pulpy blackberry, juicy blackcurrant, and a lighter hint of violet, combined with touches of purple plum, wild raspberry, as well as subtle hints of tonka bean, blueberry, licorice, vanilla, and a subtle, almost sage-like note in the background. The tannins are elegant, precise, and delicate. Good length.
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2022 guide) 97/100
About wine:
Full-bodied, concentrated, and bursting with ripe, extremely ripe fruit. Intoxicating notes of black fruit, flowers, spices, mocha, and smoke. Long, opulent, rich, and supple, it combines density, elegance, length, and complexity, making for a thrilling tasting experience. The finish is long and grows more complex as it lingers. Best enjoyed between 2025 and 2047.
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