2005 Chateau Pavie Macquin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Magnum (1.5L)

JD98 "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." JD Apr 2024

RP96+ "It appears consumers can’t go wrong with any 2005 with the word “Pavie” in its name. This outstanding terroir, elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classe status in St.-Emilion’s reclassification, is run with impeccable attention to detail by Nicolas Thienpont, who is assisted by winemaking guru, Stephane Derenoncourt. The 2005 Pavie Macquin may turn out to be this duo’s finest wine to date. This is a moderately large vineyard (37 acres) for the area, and the blend tends to be 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. A black/purple color is accompanied by aromas of charcoal, burning embers, crushed rocks, sweet, pure, blueberries and blackberries, chocolaty creme de cassis, and licorice. It possesses massive concentration, phenomenal levels of tannin, and good acidity, but it is even more backward than either Pavie or Pavie Decesse. A modern day elixir that should prove to be monumental in 15-20 years, it will last for 40+ years." Robert Parker Published: Apr 29, 2008