2005 Pavie Macquin
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Tasting like the essence of Merlot, the inky hued 2005 Château Pavie Macquin offers a beautiful yet still youthful nose of ripe black cherries, blueberries, smoked meats, iron, and an incredible, white truffle like character, which I always associate with limestone terroirs (which is exactly what this is.) With full-bodied richness, a deep, layered mouthfeel, ample mid-palate depth, and ultra-fine tannins, this is killer Saint-Emilion that will be a 40- to 50-year wine.
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Soft on the nose, a good moment to begin drinking, with soy, cassis, tobacco, creme de cassis, touch of liqueur. In an oxidative phase perhaps, may come back - these great terroirs always have the capacity to suprise. Not my favourite 2005, disappointing only because the vintage is so exceptional. Part of the warm vintages series within this vertical.
The 2005 Pavie Macquin opens with a burst of sweet red cherry/red plum fruit. Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, mint, spicecake and dried flowers add layers of nuance. Even with all of its luscious fruit, the tannins remain pretty imposing. (AG)
About the producer
On the hill of Pavie, this property’s 15 hectares of vines neighbour those of Troplong Mondot and Pavie. Under Stéphane Derenoncourt and Nicolas Thienpont, the property was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé B status in 2006.