Château Pavie Macquin, fra Saint-Émilion, har en dyb og fascinerende historie. Navnet stammer fra ejernes bedstefar, Albert Macquin (1852-1911), som indførte podning af vinstokke og reddede dermed vinmarkerne, der var blevet ødelagt af druebladlusen.
Dette familieejede slot har en enestående beliggenhed på det højeste plateau i Saint-Émilion. I slutningen af 1994 blev Nicolas Thienpont udnævnt som forvalter af ejendommen.
Château Pavie Macquin er kendt for at udtrykke jordens hemmeligheder i sine vine. Den kraftfulde, fyldige karakter kombineret med mineralitet, friskhed og generøsitet afspejler det unikke terroir, hvor ler hviler på kalksten.
Vingårdens druesammensætning, med en overvægt af Merlot, er nøje udvalgt for at matche de stærke lerjordforhold.
Château Pavie Macquin er i sandhed en skat og fortsætter med at levere vinoplevelser af højeste kvalitet år efter år.
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BEPLANTNING
Cabernet Franc 14%, Cabernet Sauvignon 2%, Merlot 84%
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15 hektar
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SLOTTETS ANDEN VIN
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Familien Corre
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The 2020 Pavie Macquin is sensational. Rich, dark and explosive, the 2020 balances the natural richness that is such a signature of the estate with a level of energy and vibrancy I have not seen here in the recent past. The result is a towering, imposing Pavie Macquin that hugely delivers. In this vintage, regisseur Nicolas Thienpont did not use the Cabernet Sauvignon, so the blend is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, with the Franc lending aromatic presence, energy and depth. What a total knock out!
I have never had a Pavie Macquin like this. It’s so fresh and vivid with black cherry, currant and raspberry character, as well as citrus. Some mineral and spice. Salt, too. The palate is full and linear with a verticality that takes you so deep and long. Endless. Transparent. Drink after 2028.
Deeply colored with a showy nose packed with smoke, espresso bean, flowers, licorice, black cherries, plums and chocolate. The wine is rich, full-bodied, deep and concentrated with layers of sensuous, flamboyant, silky fruits that express purity, depth and complexity. The lingering finish builds in intensity finishing with intriguing touches of citrus peel, red pit fruit, and dark chocolate. In a few years, this could be even better. Drink from 2025-2055.
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