2014 Pavie Macquin 2014 1500ml

96 POINTS

James Suckling

The purity and clarity to the nose of this wine are really exceptional with crushed berries, cherries and currants. Fruit and density are so impressive, yet this is so linear on the center palate, which gives it direction and focus. Fabulous. Better than 2009? Drink in 2022, but hard not to drink now.

96 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2014 Pavie-Macquin is superb. Deep, powerful and creamy, the 2014 possesses tremendous richness from start to finish. Today, the 2014 appears to be going through a period of transition, as the aromatics are not especially open, but a few more years in bottle should do the trick. I have always admired the 2014's balance, as I do once again today. The 2014 is a real dark horse and one of the real gems in this vertical.

96 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2014 Pavie Macquin is just as sensual from bottle as it was from barrel. Silky, gracious and expressive, the 2014 has it all. Black cherry, plum, smoke, mocha and a host of dark-toned flavors all blossom in the glass. The 2014 offers a striking combination of power and finesse, with plenty of power to burn. This is another unqualified success from estate manager Nicolas Thienpont and consulting winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt. The blend is 85 % Merlot, 14 % Cabernet Franc and 1 % Cabernet Sauvignon.

95 POINTS

Decanter

Dried flowers, pot pourri and dried cranberries on the nose. Juicy and fresh, this has bite and grip, a feeling of soft density in the mouth, almost chewy strawberry and raspberry tannins still giving structure and something to get your teeth stuck into. Nicely presented and full with a long saline finish. Lots of life left in this. Great body to withstand food.

94 POINTS

Wine Spectator

The plum, boysenberry and raspberry fruit is very aromatic, carrying a glossy sheen as this glides along, picking up subtle anise, alder and tobacco notes slowly but steadily through the finish. A graphite edge is buried deep. This should age gracefully thanks to the purity and balance.

94 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

93–95. Barrel Sample. The tannins cut firmly into the fruit of this impressive wine. They give a dense, dry edge to the ripe berries and fresh acidity. The effect is a juicy wine that has a tough edge. This will take time to develop.

94 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2014 Pavie Macquin is superb. Black cherries, smoke, new leather, cloves and cedar blossom in the glass as this textured, voluptuous St.-Emilion shows its dark, enticing personality. The flavors are distinctly sepia-toned in a muscular, powerful Pavie Macquin that will drink well for several decades. Savory herbs, crushed flowers, mint and smoke blossom on the dense, explosive finish. The blend is 85% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Points: 93-96

Jancis Robinson

Tasted blind. Perfume and some liquorice. Sweet start and rather dramatic but edgy in structure. Lots to chew on. Ends suddenly. Score: 15/20