Pavie Macquin - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2006

Vinous

93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/4/2020

The 2006 Pavie-Macquin is a powerful, burly wine, especially in its feel. Game, smoke, leather, dark spice, chocolate and licorice add to a feeling of virile intensity. Disease pressure at the end of a cool growing season led to a compact harvest in 2006. There is good depth, but less in the way of charm and sensuality. I imagine the 2006 will always retain its somewhat rustic personality.

Jancis Robinson

15.50 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe1/27/2010

Very deep crimson. Rather simple, if concentrated, nose. Just a bit simple and formless. Could do with a bit more structure. Very drying finish. Drink 2013-2020

Decanter Magazine

17.50 / 20

the4/1/2009

Concentrated, classy blackcurrant merlot fruit. Dense, ripe fruit of fragrance and depth. Good structure and length. Finishes fresh, perhaps a little raw still. From 2009.

Wine Advocate

92 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe2/1/2009

From a superbly situated on St.-Emilion’s plateau, 38-acre vineyard planted on primarily limestone and clay, this 2006 is meant for long-term aging. A combination of 80% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, it is a backward, brawny, muscular, long distance runner. Consumers lacking patience are advised to steer clear of this wine. Its dense purple color is followed by aromas of graphite, sweet cassis, pen ink, and charcoal. This powerful, dense, concentrated wine possesses high tannins and lots of structure. One of the more backward offerings from the right bank in 2006, it will not be close to drinkability for 8-10 years. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2030 92+

Wine Spectator

93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe1/29/2009

Blackberry, nutmeg and cappuccino aromas follow through to a full body, with very soft, round tannins and ripe fruit. Juicy and rich. Classy. Best from 2014 through 2020.4,165 cases made —J.S.

Falstaff

91-93 / 100

the6/30/2008

Good full medium ruby. Vibrant aromas of blackberry and licorice lifted by mint. Vinous and energetic, with burnished oak flavors and juicy dark berries dominating. Wonderfully vibrant, limestone-driven wine, but in an awkward stage today owing to its substantial wood tannins.

Decanter Magazine

17 / 20

the6/30/2007

Lovely vitality of fruit. Plenty of length and persistencefrom firm but ripe tannins. Minerality on the finish. Long ageing wine. 2016-30

La Revue du Vin de France

17-18 / 20

the6/27/2007

Admirable de pureté et d'élégance, il joue sur un registre qui combine finesse et densité, avec de la longueur et des tanins racés.

Le Point

16.50 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/24/2007

Vanille, sucrosité, framboise, fruits noirs et rouges, salade de fruits, rond, souple, gras, très merlot, puissant et dense, long, gourmand, séduction mais densité.

Falstaff

91-93 / 100

the5/23/2007

Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, fast opaker Kern, violette Reflexe. In der Nase intensive Nuancen von Edelholz, zart nach Kokos und Tabak, Brombeergelée. Am Gaumen frisch, stoffig und komplex, ungemein lebendig, feine Tannine, bietet große Trinkfreunde, feine Zitrusfrucht im Nachhall, perfekt balanciert, tolles Potenzial.

WeinWisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/7/2007

2014-2028

Wine Advocate

92-95 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/3/2007

As of this vintage, Pavie Macquin is entitled to a premier grand cru classe designation in the revised classification of the wines of St.-Emilion (suspended in March because of pending litigation). Overseen by the dynamic duo of Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt, the 2006, a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, should turn out to be one of the top wines of the vintage. It boasts an inky/blue/purple color as well as an extraordinary bouquet of charcoal, blackberries, blueberries, licorice, and smoke. Full-bodied, powerful, and rich, it is nearly as prodigious as the virtually perfect 2005. An amazing wine for the vintage, it clearly emerges from a magnificent terroir. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2030.

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2007

Tasting in London. A very tight nose of blackberry, a touch of leather and boysenberry. Full-bodied on the palate with firm tannins, very cohesive and harmonious with beautifully integrated new oak. Very focused with superb definition on the finish. This is an exquisite Pavie Macquin: sensuous, vivacious and seductive.

TAST

17 / 20

the4/30/2007

Beau vin très précis dans ses arômes et sa texture, serré, tendu mais suffisamment velouté dans sa texture, terroir très présent et intelligemment interprété, mais pas tout à fait aussi complexe que quelques voisins.

Vinum

17 / 20

the4/30/2007

Ungemein saftig und frisch, lang und rassig, pfeffriges und doch nicht trockenes oder herbes Tannin; hervorragender, unbequemer Wein, der lange reifen muss. 2014 bis 2022

Jancis Robinson

16.50 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/18/2007

Rather a lack of fruit concentration on the mid palate. So cool, green and astringent. Awfully green. Mid crimson. Some ripe fruit with explosive ripe berry sensations, as well as some gaminess. Very distinctive, intense nose. Wild with very exuberant fruit but some leafy green notes too. Organic viticulture.

Wine Enthusiast

91-93 / 100

the4/15/2007

Minty aromas, perfumed wine, with its dry tannins and new wood perfumed flavors. It’s touched by black currant fruits, juicy flavors and very tough tannins, along with juicy acidity to finish. —R.V.

Wine Spectator

92-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/4/2007

This is very, very good, with silky tannins, full body and a long finish. All in balance and rich. Floral, with lots of berry character. Very pretty wine.