The 2017 Pavie-Macquin, a Bordeaux Blend from the Saint Emilion region of Bordeaux, France, is a red wine of notable distinction and complexity. Crafted by Pavie-Macquin, this vintage comprises a mix of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, matured for 16 months in 70% new French oak. It boasts an alcohol content of 14.5% and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

Esteemed wine critic Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it an impressive 97 points, noting its "flamboyant notes of warm black and red plums, black cherries, and tilled soil," with additional nuances of "cloves, star anise, red roses, and forest floor." The review praises its "elegant yet intense fruit layers and a long, minerally finish."

James Suckling also gave it a high score of 95, describing it as a "mouth-filling wine with supple and complete tannins" and highlighting its "fascinating aromas and flavors of blackberries, iodine, and violets." He recommends waiting until 2024 to fully enjoy its potential.

Jeb Dunnuck similarly awarded it 95 points, emphasizing its "deep, purple/ruby color" and "beautiful notes of black raspberries, cassis, huge minerality, white flowers, and loamy earth." Dunnuck describes it as "medium to full-bodied, concentrated, yet silky and seamless on the palate."

Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast both echoed these sentiments, each giving it a 95-point score. Wine Spectator noted the "pure aromatic burst of cassis and cool plum fruit" and described it as "built on purity and cut," while Wine Enthusiast highlighted its "power and dense tannins" as well as its "juicy fruit and richness."

Decanter and Jane Anson also rated the wine at 95 points, with Decanter praising its "St-Emilion confident power" and "wonderful slate character," and Anson appreciating its "sappy blueberry and redcurrant fruits" and recommending it for immediate enjoyment. This vintage shows exceptional promise and is a standout in its lineup.