2020 Pavie-Macquin Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 1.5L
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REVIEWS

JS 98 JL 98 DC 97 TWI 97 JA 96 JD 96 WE 96 WA 95 WS 95 VN 93
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, March 2023

I have never had a Pavie Macquin like this. It’s so fresh and vivid with black cherry, currant and raspberry character, as well as citrus. Some mineral and spice. Salt, too. The palate is full and linear with a...
JL 98

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2023

Deeply colored with a showy nose packed with smoke, espresso bean, flowers, licorice, black cherries, plums and chocolate. The wine is rich, full-bodied, deep and concentrated with layers of sensuous, flamboyant, silky...
DC 97

Decanter, January 2023

Vivid and vibrant nose, full of rose petals, lilac floral edges, strawberries and black cherries. Forward, expressive, perfumed, alive. Sensual on the palate, smooth, velvety soft, intense but well balanced with a...
TWI 97

The Wine Independent, March 2023

Composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Pavie Macquin is deep garnet-purple in color. It bursts with bold notions of baked plums, boysenberries, and fresh, juicy blackberries, plus hints of Indian spices...
JA 96

janeanson.com, December 2022

Both opulent and restrained, with layers of creamy blueberry and blackberry fruits, concentrated espresso and cocoa bean, tingles of mandarin peel, a brilliant wine that sings of the appellation and terroir. 15ha estate...
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, March 2023

(96+ points) The dense purple-hued 2020 Château Pavie Macquin checks in as a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc from yields of 31 hectoliters per hectare and a selection of 85% of the production. Incredibly pure...
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, April 2023

This full wine's ripe black fruits are velvety in texture and density. Inherently powerful, the wine keeps a great sense of proportion and balance. It has good acidity, with the freshness and balance coming together...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2023

(95+ points) The 2020 Pavie Macquin is performing well in bottle, unwinding in the glass with aromas of sweet raspberries and cherries mingled with notions of orange zest, violets, spices, bay leaf and vine smoke. Medium...
WS 95

Wine Spectator, November 2022

Very expressive, with a lovely violet and cassis set of aromas and flavors that spill forth, though this keeps focus and form, as subtle minerality and a very fine-grained structure allows this to flow gracefully through...
VN 93

Vinous, November 2024

The 2020 Pavie Macquin has a very precise bouquet. The oak here is beautifully integrated and focused with a sense of tension. This palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. It is feisty and peppery at first, but it...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Saint Emilion
Vintage 2020
Size 1.5L
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Pavie-Macquin is a Bordeaux Blend hailing from the Saint Emilion region of France. This wine has garnered significant attention from reviewers, receiving high marks across the board. With a dense purple hue, it is composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, and has a 14% alcohol content.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a score of 95, describing it as "deep and fleshy," with a complex bouquet of sweet raspberries, cherries, and a hint of spices and vine smoke. William Kelley notes its "youthfully firm, chalky tannins," suggesting it will benefit from some aging.

Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com gave it an outstanding score of 98, praising its "showy nose" filled with smoke, espresso, and black cherries. He describes the wine as "rich, full-bodied, deep and concentrated," with a "lingering finish" that could improve with time.

Similarly, James Suckling also rated it 98, emphasizing its freshness and vivid character, with notes of black cherry, currant, and raspberry. He noted its "endless" depth and suggested drinking it after 2028.

Decanter awarded it 97 points, highlighting its "vivid and vibrant nose" and "smooth, velvety soft" palate. It was commended for its balance, energy, and nuanced flavors, including strawberries and liquorice.

Jeb Dunnuck noted its "ultra-fine tannins" and "pure, focused, structured profile," giving it a score of 96. He emphasized its need for cellaring to reach its full potential.

Wine Enthusiast also rated it 96, appreciating its "velvety" texture and balance. Roger Voss recommended drinking it from 2027.

In summary, the 2020 Pavie-Macquin is a highly praised Bordeaux blend with rich, complex flavors and a strong potential for aging. Its high scores from multiple reviewers underscore its quality and promise.