Château Pavie Macquin Saint-Emilion 2021 - 1er Grand Cru Classé B
97/100
Terre de Vins
97/100
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
96/100
James Suckling
96/100
Vert de Vin
95/100
Yves Beck
2*Étoiles
Hachette
"It imposes its obviousness with a beautiful grape maturity and an almost 'Mediterranean' character ~ Guide Hachette"
"From the very first sniff, you can recognize the signature Pavie-Macquin style: deep, anchored, and inky; a full-bodied, heady aroma with a hint of menthol. Dense, full, flavorful, and powerful on the palate, with an acidity that is undoubtedly more pronounced than in recent vintages, a slightly more refined mid-palate, but a beautifully chalky texture. The whole is racy, with a touch of roughness in the tannins, but above all it is mineral, tracing, singular." (Terre de vins 2022) - Delivery in wooden cases is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected).
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Eye
Dark purple color with violet highlights
Nose
Opulent, precise, and seductive, evoking blackberry, cherry, spices, flowers, and mint.
Mouth
Refined tannins, density, silky texture, acidity, restrained power, and elegant minerality.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
Ventilate for 1 hour or more
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2045
Production
55,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a rib of beef, veal tournedos with truffle sauce, venison stew...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2018 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
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
Rated wine (2025 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
This grand cru, Favorite the previous vintage, stands out with beautifully ripe grapes in the 2021 vintage and an almost "Mediterranean" character with aromas of licorice, black olives, and spices, complemented by the invigorating menthol notes of Cabernet Franc. The palate is beautifully balanced, offering both finesse and amplitude around refined tannins and a freshness with limestone tones that perfectly define the wine's structure. Definitely suitable for long-term aging. 2029-2040
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 (2024 guide) 96/100
About wine:
A very juicy and round young 2021, with aromas and flavors of red fruit, chocolate, cedar, balsamic, and redwood. Medium to full-bodied. Velvety tannins. Excellent finish. Extremely well made for the vintage. 79% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. Best enjoyed after 2028.
Terre de Vins
Wine rated (2022 guide) 97/100
About wine:
From the very first sniff, you can recognize the signature Pavie-Macquin style: deep, anchored, and inky; a full-bodied, heady fragrance with a hint of menthol. Dense, full, flavorful, and powerful on the palate, with an acidity that is undoubtedly more pronounced than in recent vintages, a slightly more refined mid-palate, but a beautifully chalky texture. The overall impression is racy, with a touch of roughness in the tannins, but above all it is mineral, distinctive and unique.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2023 guide) 95/100
About wine:
Precise, floral, and fruity, Pavie Macquin's bouquet reveals floral and chalky nuances. Certainly more slender than usual, it is nonetheless fresh and subtle. A delicate, mouthwatering and persistent wine, perfectly supported by its acidic structure, which enhances its vigor along with the tannins. A salty and persistent finish. 2026-2046
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2024 guide) 96/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About wine:
The nose is fruity, fresh, elegant, and offers concentration (with control and precision) as well as accuracy. There are notes of juicy blackberry, Sichuan pepper and, more subtly, blueberry, combined with hints of star anise, fresh morello cherry, hints of freshly roasted berries, subtle hints of cardamom and lily, as well as a subtle hint of the local biotope, toast and vanilla (very subtle). The palate is beautifully fresh, elegant, rich, juicy, pulpy, beautifully racy, delicate, and offers an airy power, breadth, depth, and a lovely brilliance. All in perfect balance and control. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, bright/fresh blue berries and, more subtly, juicy morello cherry, combined with hints of vanilla, toast, nutmeg, blueberry, as well as subtle hints of herbal tea and chocolate. The tannins are supple, elegant, and racy. A very nice balance of freshness and acidity. Very nice persistence.
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
Wine rated (2022 guide) 97/100
About wine:
Dark purple color with violet highlights and a black core. Excellent nose with an opulent character, featuring blackberries, elderberries, cherries, and hints of sloe berries in the background. Discreet spicy and slightly floral aromas also emerge. On the palate, it is well-structured, with firm but ripe tannins, elegant minerality, juicy, powerful and elegant fruit, and excellent length.
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