Chateau Pavie Macquin Saint Emilion GCC 1er B 2003
Product Number: 12-80200
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APPELLATION / REGION | Saint Emilion GCC 1er B |
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Grape | 84% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Color | Red |
Sweetness | Dry |
Body | Full-Bodied |
Tasting Note | RP 95/100 This tremendous terroir has been brought back to life over the last 15 years by Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt. Its 37-acre vineyard, planted in deep clay and limestone soils, is composed of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Pavie-Macquin is not far from Gerard Perse’s little treasure, Pavie-Decesse. The 2003 Pavie-Macquin turned out brilliantly, no doubt because its soils supported the summer’s torrid heat and drought. Tipping the scales at 13.8% alcohol, it boasts an opaque purple color along with a gorgeous nose of blackberries, smoked meats, licorice, incense, and barbecue spices. Huge fruit on the attack is followed by a powerful, masculine wine with huge extract, high tannin, low acidity, and formidable power. Despite its low acidity, this is a wine to forget for 3-4 years, and drink over the following 20-25 years. When fully mature, this brilliant effort should rival the 2000 and 1998. WS 96/100 Incredible nose of raspberry jam with vanilla and floral undertones. Full-bodied, with velvety, caressing tannins and loads of fruit on the finish. Best after 2010 Other Critic Score Stephen Tanzer : 93/100 Jean-Marc Quarin : 91/100 Wine Enthusiast : 90/100 Jancis Robinson : 17 /20 |
Rating | RP:95 WS:96 WE:90 |
Size | 75cl |