The 2014 Pavie-Macquin is a Bordeaux blend produced by Pavie-Macquin in the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine has a 14.5% alcohol content and is sealed with a cork closure.
The wine has garnered varied but generally favorable reviews from numerous professional critics. James Suckling gave it an impressive score of 96, praising its "purity and clarity to the nose" with "crushed berries, cherries, and currants." He remarked on its "impressive fruit and density," describing it as "linear on the center palate" which provides "direction and focus."
Wine Enthusiast also rated it highly, giving it a score of 95. They noted that "the tannins cut firmly into the fruit," providing a "dense, dry edge to the ripe berries and fresh acidity." This makes for a "juicy wine that has a tough edge," suggesting it will benefit from additional time to develop.
Wine Spectator gave the wine a 94, highlighting its "plum, boysenberry and raspberry fruit" and the "subtle anise, alder and tobacco notes" that emerge through the finish. They commented on its "graphite edge buried deep" and predicted it should "age gracefully thanks to the purity and balance."
Vinous rated the wine a 92, noting its "heightened black cherry and cedar fruit" with "touches of camphor and pine." They found it to have "modest delineation" and described the palate as "medium-bodied with grainy tannins, modest depth, savory red fruit, orange rind, and a touch of Moroccan spice."
Jeb Dunnuck also offered a score of 92, describing it as having a "masculine, firm, edgy style" with "lots of black cherry and currant fruits intermixed with smoked herbs, scorched earth and lots of minerality." He noted its "good concentration" and "age-worthy, classic style," suggesting it needs 5-6 years of bottle age.
Additional reviews include Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and Jane Anson, both rating it 92, and The Wine Independent with similar comments on its "delicate notes of tobacco leaf, clove oil, and mossy tree bark" and "compelling tension and a soft-spoken finish."
Overall, the 2014 Pavie-Macquin is recognized for its complex flavor profile, excellent structure, and potential for further aging, making it a notable choice for enthusiasts and collectors alike.