Chateau Pavie Macquin Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2012
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
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- Vintage2012
- ColourRed
- ProducerChateau Pavie Macquin
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- Sub RegionSaint-Emilion Grand Cru
- DesignationAOP
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV14.5
- LWIN10138762012
- Avg. Critic Score3.8★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
Another wine made by the superstar guru Nicolas Thienpont, this well-situated property of 37 acres on the high clay/limestone plateau in St.-Emilion has produced a blend of 84 % Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. A masculine, virile style of wine with an inky deep purple color, lots of crème de cassis and crushed rock and high tannin. This is thick and powerful, with a layered mouthfeel, good purity, earthiness and spice. Forget it for 4-5 years and drink if over the following two decades.
- Drinking Window: 2019 - 2040
- Reviewer Name: Robert Parker
- Review Date: April 2015
The 2012 Pavie Macquin has a smudged and bretty nose that obfuscates the terroir expression. It simply lacks freshness. The palate is fleshy on the entry with modest depth, missing some grip with a dirty, slightly baked finish. This is difficult to fathom out, and I put a question mark against my score. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting.
- Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
- Review Date: September 2022