Château Pavie Macquin

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend

9.213 ratings
9.33 pro ratings
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Felt it was a good ten year in bottle check on the 08 Pavie Macquin. I wasn’t expecting the wine to blow my hair back but, I expected a little something better.

The 2008 Bordeaux growing season was one of difficult weather through August. Then, grand weather in September & October saved the vintage. Well...with this one, it likely made a bad vintage into just a good one.

The nose reveals classic Merlot based nose, nice Claret. The fruits are ripe, slightly ruby & candied but, a little dull. Blackberries, black raspberries, baked, dark cherries, black raspberries & stewed strawberries. Dark fruit cola, vanilla, black licorice, dark, rich earth, stones, touch leather, cinnamon stick, some graphite, light herbal quality with candied dark, red, & a touch fresh of blue florals framed in violets.

The body is just full & very velvety. The tension & structure are a little soft. The balance is good as is the length. However as it continues on the palate is just never pops. In fact, leaner & somewhat hollow. It lacks depth & complexity. The fruits are ripe, slightly ruby & candied but, a little dull. Blackberries, black raspberries, baked, dark cherries, black raspberries & stewed strawberries. Dark fruit cola, vanilla, black licorice, dark, rich earth, stones, soft, velvety leather, cinnamon stick, some graphite, light herbal quality with candied dark, red, & a touch fresh of blue florals framed in violets. The acidity is really nice, fresh. The finish is, soft, elegant, the same wire to wire but, just never dazzles.

I am afraid this is not showing any signs of being in a dumb phase. Nor, is it showing any earmarks that it is going to improve, just evolve.

Photos of; Chateau Pavie Macquin, signage tell you are close, Winemaker - Nicolas Thienpont & their barrel room.

Felt it was a good ten year in bottle check on the 08 Pavie Macquin. I wasn’t expecting the wine to blow my hair back but, I expected a little something better.

The 2008 Bordeaux growing season was one of difficult weather through August. Then, grand weather in September & October saved the vintage. Well...with this one, it likely made a bad vintage into just a good one.

The nose reveals classic Merlot based nose, nice Claret. The fruits are ripe, slightly ruby & candied but, a little dull. Blackberries, black raspberries, baked, dark cherries, black raspberries & stewed strawberries. Dark fruit cola, vanilla, black licorice, dark, rich earth, stones, touch leather, cinnamon stick, some graphite, light herbal quality with candied dark, red, & a touch fresh of blue florals framed in violets.

The body is just full & very velvety. The tension & structure are a little soft. The balance is good as is the length. However as it continues on the palate is just never pops. In fact, leaner & somewhat hollow. It lacks depth & complexity. The fruits are ripe, slightly ruby & candied but, a little dull. Blackberries, black raspberries, baked, dark cherries, black raspberries & stewed strawberries. Dark fruit cola, vanilla, black licorice, dark, rich earth, stones, soft, velvety leather, cinnamon stick, some graphite, light herbal quality with candied dark, red, & a touch fresh of blue florals framed in violets. The acidity is really nice, fresh. The finish is, soft, elegant, the same wire to wire but, just never dazzles.

I am afraid this is not showing any signs of being in a dumb phase. Nor, is it showing any earmarks that it is going to improve, just evolve.

Photos of; Chateau Pavie Macquin, signage tell you are close, Winemaker - Nicolas Thienpont & their barrel room.

Apr 12th, 2020
Jason

Winemaker Futo Wines

9.4

Beautiful showing from my alma mater. Irrespective of vintage, the signature of this site dominates. Calcerious core with an insanely detailed floral upper register. Power and finesse on show here

Beautiful showing from my alma mater. Irrespective of vintage, the signature of this site dominates. Calcerious core with an insanely detailed floral upper register. Power and finesse on show here

Feb 9th, 2014
Alaina Molinaro

Have had several recent vintages and was able to get a 2008 this time. Good wine for the price. Nothing outstanding but certainly drinkable.

Have had several recent vintages and was able to get a 2008 this time. Good wine for the price. Nothing outstanding but certainly drinkable.

Apr 15th, 2017
Dino LaPaglia

2008 aged well. Nice balance of oak and earthy tones. Light fruit.

2008 aged well. Nice balance of oak and earthy tones. Light fruit.

Aug 28th, 2015
Gloria Mercado-Martin

I think this wine had seen better days... If you like evolution, this is for you. I prefer them young

I think this wine had seen better days... If you like evolution, this is for you. I prefer them young

Jun 22nd, 2017
Ryan Maxwell

Ryan had this 7 years ago

Ryan had this 7 years ago

Mar 25th, 2018
Nicolas Duchesneau

Nicolas had this 4 months ago

Nicolas had this 4 months ago

Jul 14th, 2024
John Van Trijp

John had this 4 years ago

John had this 4 years ago

Jun 19th, 2020
Ivo Daniele

Ivo had this 8 years ago

Ivo had this 8 years ago

Apr 3rd, 2017
Autumn Anderson

Autumn had this 11 years ago

Autumn had this 11 years ago

Jan 17th, 2014