Devon Magee, JJ Buckley, April 2012

85% merlot, 14% cabernet franc, and 1% cabernet sauvignon from 15 hectares of low yielding vines planted directly atop the St. Emilion plateau. Average vine age is 40 years, planted in clay and limestone soils over deep limestone bedrock. Seductive freshly-picked strawberries, plums and blackberry on the nose carry with perfect ripeness onto the palate. A lot of structure with fine tannins, this is a full-bodied expression of the vintage. Approachable 2-3 years after release but will continue to improve over the next 10-15 years. Both Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt consult. Enjoy 2015-2030. Tasted twice.

92 -93 points,

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 2012

Fascinating nose of black truffles, fresh citrus fruit, and minerals. Cocoa too. Full body, with well-integrated tannins and a medium chewy finish. This has an impressive finish for the vintage.

93 -95 points,

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, April 2012

A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, the Pavie-Macquin has a very sensual bouquet, very pure with raspberry, wild strawberry and red cherries. This is a very pretty nose and the oak is well integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, an impressive ball of sweet red fruit at its centre and fine, almost filigree tannins at its centre. I like the focus, the joie-de-vivre of Nicolas Thienpont's wine. This is an exceptional wine for the vintage. Tasted April 2012.

92 -94 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2012

A very classic wine, the 2011 is inky purple, with a superb aromatic display of black raspberry, cassis, chocolate, forest floor and some vague smoky, barbecue scents. Full-bodied, powerful, pure and impressively rich, this blend of 85% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon tips the scales at 14.5% alcohol. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2035.

92 -95 points,

Wine Spectator, April 2012

Quite expressive, offering bright blueberry and raspberry aromas and flavors, with lots of lightly toasted spice flittering through the long, silky finish. Showing lovely purity, this is a really beautiful, tender expression for the vintage.-J.M.

About Winery

"Château Pavie Macquin, a St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé is a property that has hit form in the last 10 years and is now producing first-class wines. Pavie Macquin is located east of St. Emilion village and its 15 hectares of vineyards are located on the Côte Pavie, adjacent to the vineyards of Pavie, Pavie-Decesse and Troplong-Mondot. Since 1990 Nicholas Thienpoint, of Vieux Château Certan fame, has been in charge of the vineyards. He manages the vineyards on organic lines and the estate no longer uses fertilisers, herbicides or other chemicals. The ever-present oenologist Michel Rolland is now a consultant."

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