Pavie Macquin - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2014

Vinous

92

byNeal Martinthe4/2/2024

The 2014 Pavie-Macquin is more youthful than the Duffau Lagarrosse compared side-by-side, with heightened black cherry and cedar fruit and touches of camphor and pine. This has modest delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, modest depth, savory red fruit, orange rind and a touch of Moroccan spice. Perhaps a little more mature than expected, I would personally broach this over the next decade. It is one of the few Saint-Émilions that beckons you back for more. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.

Vinous

96

byAntonio Gallonithe5/4/2020

The 2014 Pavie-Macquin is superb. Deep, powerful and creamy, the 2014 possesses tremendous richness from start to finish. Today, the 2014 appears to be going through a period of transition, as the aromatics are not especially open, but a few more years in bottle should do the trick. I have always admired the 2014's balance, as I do once again today. The 2014 is a real dark horse and one of the real gems in this vertical.

Vinous

93

byNeal Martinthe3/28/2018

The 2014 Pavie-Macquin has a fragrant bouquet with ebullient red berry fruit, rose petals and cedar all beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, fine red berry fruit laced with cedar and lightly spiced, demonstrating superb intensity and elegance on the long finish. What a great Saint-Émilion this is turning out to be. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

Jeb DUNNUCK

92

byJeb Dunnuckthe11/30/2017

Jamessuckling.com

96

byJames Sucklingthe2/16/2017

The purity and clarity to the nose of this wine are really exceptional with crushed berries, cherries and currants. Fruit and density are so impressive, yet this is so linear on the center palate, which gives it direction and focus. Fabulous. Better than 2009? Drink in 2022, but hard not to drink now.

Wine Spectator

94

byJames Molesworththe2/8/2017

The plum, boysenberry and raspberry fruit is very aromatic, carrying a glossy sheen as this glides along, picking up subtle anise, alder and tobacco notes slowly but steadily through the finish. A graphite edge is buried deep. This should age gracefully thanks to the purity and balance. Best from 2022 through 2032. 4,250 cases made.

Vinous

96

byAntonio Gallonithe2/6/2017

The 2014 Pavie Macquin is just as sensual from bottle as it was from barrel. Silky, gracious and expressive, the 2014 has it all. Black cherry, plum, smoke, mocha and a host of dark-toned flavors all blossom in the glass. The 2014 offers a striking combination of power and finesse, with plenty of power to burn. This is another unqualified success from estate manager Nicolas Thienpont and winemaker David Suire. The blend is 85 % Merlot, 14 % Cabernet Franc and 1 % Cabernet Sauvignon.

Le Point

16-16,5

byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015

Fruits noirs, cerise, bouche tendue, fine, élégante, bonne matière, assez juteux, épicé en finale, très fruits noirs, note tabac, cigare.

Vinous

93-96

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

The 2014 Pavie Macquin is superb. Black cherries, smoke, new leather, cloves and cedar blossom in the glass as this textured, voluptuous St.-Emilion shows its dark, enticing personality. The flavors are distinctly sepia-toned in a muscular, powerful Pavie Macquin that will drink well for several decades. Savory herbs, crushed flowers, mint and smoke blossom on the dense, explosive finish. The blend is 85% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-94

byJeff Levethe5/5/2015

Floral, black raspberry and licorice notes open as soon as the liquid hits the glass. The wine feels soft, smooth and supple and there is tension and polish in the finish that tastes as good as it feels. 93-94 Pts

Wine Advocate

91-93

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Château Pavie-Macquin 2014 is a blend of 85% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon cropped between 6 and 14 October at 36 hectoliters per hectare. The nose is actually a distant cousin of Château Canon '14: very pure and delineated, quite sensual thanks to the embroidered 60% new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy ripe black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, a touch of white pepper lending a little spiciness. There is pleasing density on the finish, if not quite the complexity of either Canon or say, Château Pavie. I actually improves in the glass, gaining more composure and nuance, the aftertaste lengthening thanks to its saltiness. This is a fine Pavie-Macquin that should offer 10 to 15 years of pleasure, possibly more and I expect it will land at the top of my banded score.

Asian Palate

88-90

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

Vibrant plum and cassis with firm tannins on the palate. Well made, balanced Saint-Emilion that will bring near-term drinking pleasure. Even at this young stage, the wine has balance and sweet, attractive dark fruit flavors.

Decanter.com

17,5

byJames Lawther MWthe4/17/2015

85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet. Restrained and undemonstrative but less power and more refinement this year. Fresh and minerally with a clean persistent finish. A Pavie-Macquin with a feminine edge. Drink: 2022-2035 (91)

Jancis Robinson

16,5

byJancis Robinsonthe4/13/2015

Dark crimson. Heady graphite notes on the nose. Very opulent and ripe though still fresh. Just on the cusp of being too sweet, this should please many drinkers looking for successful modern-style St-Émilion. Slightly grainy drying tannins on the end.  Drink 2023-2032 (16.5+)

Jamessuckling.com

92-93

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

A juicy and pretty PM with chocolate, walnuts and dark fruit. Full body, ultra fine tannins and a long and beautiful finish. Very tight and polished.

timatkin.com

88

byTim Atkin MWthe4/7/2015

René Gabriel

17

byRené Gabrielthe4/1/2015

85 % Merlot, 14 % CabernetFranc, 1 % Cabernet Sauvignon. Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Faszinierendes Bouquet, gekochte Johannisbeeren und Cassis, Kräutertee, zeigt eine schöne Konzentration an. Im Gaumen satt, fleischig, aber auch mit einer gewissen Strenge, respektive Rasse ausgestattet. 17/20 2024 – 2040

Wine Enthusiast

94

byRoger Vossthe4/1/2015

93–95. Barrel Sample. The tannins cut firmly into the fruit of this impressive wine. They give a dense, dry edge to the ripe berries and fresh acidity. The effect is a juicy wine that has a tough edge. This will take time to develop.  — R.V.  (4/2/2015)

Wine Spectator

93-96

byJames Molesworththe3/30/2015

Well-packed, with ample boysenberry, blackberry and raspberry flavors that course along, carried by anise and singed apple wood notes that stay reserved through the finish. Squarely fruit-driven, but exhibits great purity and energy.