Château Pavie Macquin Saint-Emilion 2017 - 1er Grand Cru Classé B

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine :

Lovely aromas of black cherry and pepper, enveloping and voluptuous on the palate, with excellent substance, intense tannin and a lovely, sapid finish.

About the domain :

An immediate neighbor of Troplong-Mondot, Pavie-Macquin has just become premier grand cru classé. Stéphane Derenoncourt and Nicolas Thienpont know how to express the best of the terroir while giving it a modern form, adapted to the tastes of today's consumers. Full-bodied and fleshy, the wine of Pavie-Macquin gains in finesse and harmony with each new vintage, with the inimitable truffle flavor and mineral tension typical of the Côte Pavie rim.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine :

Deep garnet-purple in color, Pavie Macquin 2017 emerges from the glass with exuberant scents of warm black cherries, blackberry tart and wild blueberry coulis, as well as notes of menthol, licorice, candied violet and charcuterie. Medium-bodied, the palate is an exercise in precision and balance, with a beautiful weave of wonderfully ripe, very fine tannins and bold freshness, a very long, multi-layered finish. Simply stunning!

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the domain :

A new, sober reception room, all in glass, allows tasting with a breathtaking view over the village of Saint-Emilion. Pavie-Macquin retained its rank of premier grand cru classé in the latest Saint-Emilion classification in 2012. 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 (non-certified) biodynamic methods. A series of fantastic wines, combining magnificent fruit intensity and great depth on the palate, has crowned this groundbreaking work. These wines differ from their Pavie and Pavie Decesse cousins in that they are both more restrained and more supple, and their juice is deep but still very lively. Pavie-Macquin is a sure bet among wine-lovers, and has not struck a false note in recent years.

Wine Enthusiast

About the wine :

This wine is driven by power and dense tannins. Weight and concentration are the keys to the wine's potential. At the same time, juicy fruit and richness promise for the future. Drink this great wine from 2024.

Vinous A. Galloni

About the wine :

A sexy, racy wine, Pavie Macquin 2017 is full of personality. A hint of sweet red cherry, plum, rose petal, mint and blood orange infuse this sumptuous, racy Saint-Émilion. A wine of striking purity and total class, Pavie Macquin dazzles. As always, Pavie Macquin is marked by a breathtaking purity of fruit, red fruits, soft contours and silky, voluptuous tannins.

James Suckling

About the wine :

A full-bodied wine with supple, full-bodied tannins, caressing and engaging. Fascinating aromas and flavors of blackberry, iodine and violet. Extremely long and beautiful. Wait until 2024.

Le Figaro vins

About the wine :

Full-bodied, delicious, juicy, fruity, elegant, smooth, with round, mellow tannins.

Yves Beck

About the wine :

Garnet-red with purplish highlights. A complex, multi-faceted bouquet that reveals itself slowly. The first notes are those of ageing. Spicy, fruity notes follow. The attack is inviting and delicious. On the palate, the wine is dense, compact and supported by ample, precise tannins. They have the necessary substance to match the acidity of the structure. A wine that combines charm and character. 2023-2042