Ch Pavie Macquin 2022

1er Grand Cru Classé

Saint-Emilion

€ 94.86/ Per fles min. 12 flessen

Vinous – Antonio Galloni – 95-97/100
The 2022 Pavie Macquin is a gorgeous wine, not quite as exotic as it can
be, which will no doubt please those who find this wine on the richer side
within the context of Saint-Émilion. Dark red fruit, chalk, mint, white
pepper and spice all race across the palate. Given the small size of the
berries and the heat, the winemaking team led by Nicolas Thienpont opted
for gentler vinification with fewer punchdowns than the past. The result is
a decidedly linear, vibrant Pavie Macquin that bristles with the chalky,
saline energy that is a signature of this part of Saint-Émilion, but that has
not always been present in a wine that in the past has been more about
textural opulence. The blend is 80% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc and 1%
Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasted four times.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 94-96/100
This site can deliver such powerful, tannic wines that I was left especially impressed by the supple, harmonious style of the 2022 Pavie Macquin. Unwinding in the glass with notions of sweet wild berries, rose petals, spices, violets, bay leaf and new oak, it’s full-bodied, deep and vibrant, with a layered core of fruit, bright acids and a long, penetrating finish, where powdery structuring tannins make themselves felt but without any asperity. Of course, this remains a deep and powerful wine, but Nicolas Thienpont and his team continue their shift toward more judicious extraction, with excellent results.