Pavie Macquin St Emilion Grand Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pavie Macquin
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 79%, Cabernet Franc 19%, Cabernet Sauvignon 2%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Representative critic scores: Vinous 92–94 (Antonio Galloni), Jeb Dunnuck 93, James Suckling 94–96, Decanter ~94, Robert Parker/WA ~93; widely praised for concentration, minerality and aging potential

Tasting Note
Deep black-cherry and blackberry core with violet and cedar aromas, graphite/mineral streak, fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a long chalky, saline finish. Balanced, concentrated and ageworthy.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, prime rib, lamb saddle, venison, truffle dishes. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), braised beef with soy/ginger, rich Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; parcel-by-parcel vinification with gravity/concrete vats, indigenous yeasts, extended maceration; aged 16–18 months in French oak (≈50% new).

Vineyard Info
Family estate (~14–15 ha) on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion; managed by the Thienpont team (Nicolas/Cyrille) with long-standing high-quality viticulture; Premier Grand Cru Classé B.