Château Pavie Macquin Saint-Emilion 2025 - 1er Grand Cru Classé (Primeurs)
97-98/100
James Suckling
96-98/100
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
96/100
Bettane & Desseauve
95-97/100
Vinous
"Already in top form, it combines restrained power, deep silkiness, and mineral energy. A must-try for wine lovers! ~ B&D"
“Pavie Macquin 2025 is a powerful, well-structured wine. In most vintages, Pavie Macquin is sensual and silky, but the 2025 came across as quite tannic during this tasting. Aromas of dark fruit, chocolate, menthol, licorice, sage, and lavender contribute to a sense of intense density and pure power. Floral notes on the nose brighten the finish. I look forward to seeing how this wine ages.” (Vinous 2026)
Delivery: First half of 2028
Packaging: Plain cardboard box for 1 to 5 bottles purchased and original wooden case for multiples of 6 bottles
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Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 96/100
Rated estate (2018 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
Already in excellent form, it combines restrained power, deep silkiness, and mineral energy. Ripe fruit and mineral notes linger on the palate. A must-have for wine lovers.
About the estate:
Located right next to Troplong-Mondot, Pavie-Macquin has just been elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classé status. Stéphane Derenoncourt and Nicolas Thienpont know how to bring out the best of the terroir while giving it a modern style suited to the tastes of today’s consumers. Full-bodied and rich, Pavie-Macquin’s wine gains in finesse and harmony with each new vintage, featuring the inimitable truffle notes and mineral tension characteristic of the Pavie hillside.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2018 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
A new, minimalist tasting room, entirely made of glass, offers 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 well-deserved recognition honors the remarkable work carried out at the château by its manager, Nicolas Thienpont, and his consultant, Stéphane Derenoncourt. This duo has transformed the estate, drawing heavily on biodynamic principles (uncertified) since the late 1990s. A series of fantastic wines, combining magnificent fruit intensity with great depth on the palate, has crowned this groundwork. These wines stand out from their Pavie and Pavie Decesse counterparts with a texture that is both more restrained and more supple, a deep yet always very lively juice. A sure bet well known to connoisseurs, Pavie-Macquin has not put a foot wrong in recent years.
Vinous
Wine rated (2026 guide) 95-97/100
About the wine:
Pavie Macquin 2025 is a powerful, well-structured wine. In most vintages, Pavie Macquin is sensual and silky, but the 2025 proved to be quite tannic during this tasting. Aromas of dark-fleshed fruits, chocolate, menthol, licorice, sage, and lavender contribute to an impression of intense density and pure power. Floral notes on the nose brighten the finish. I look forward to seeing how this wine ages. Tasted twice. 2033–2065
James Suckling
Wine rated (2026 guide) 97-98/100
About the wine:
Fragrant and crystal-clear, with aromas of raspberries, flowers, and citrus. Medium-bodied, it features fine tannins and a crisp finish with salty notes. A linear and complex wine with a unique balance. 14.1% alcohol. 78% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 96-98/100
About the wine:
Aromas of cherries, plums, tobacco, cinnamon, spearmint, and cigar box immediately captivate the nose. The palate is velvety, refined, smooth, elegant, and fresh. The red fruits display refinement and purity. The concentrated finish lingers on a blend of lively, refreshing mint, tobacco, spices, black raspberries, and Morello cherries. The rains in late August greatly contributed to the balance between the fruit and the wine’s dynamic freshness. Without this extra moisture, the alcohol content would have been higher and the grapes less ripe. The wine is a blend of 78% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.2% alcohol, pH 3.35. Harvest took place from September 12 to 25. The yield was 30 hectoliters per hectare. Best enjoyed between 2029 and 2060.
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