Bordeaux chateau Pavie Macquin 6 bouteilles 2019

The Estate

Château Pavie Macquin — Premier Grand Cru Excellence

Château Pavie Macquin stands among Saint-Émilion’s elite as a Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate, consistently producing wines of remarkable finesse and depth. Since 1994, Nicolas Thienpont has managed the property with meticulous attention to detail, transforming the estate into one of the Right Bank’s most celebrated addresses. Moreover, his commitment to organic viticulture and thoughtful winemaking has elevated Pavie Macquin to new heights. Indeed, critics now regard Château Pavie Macquin 2019 as the finest wine from the estate since the legendary 1998 vintage.

The estate’s vineyards occupy a privileged position on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, where the cool clay-limestone soils impart extraordinary elegance to the wines. Furthermore, the property’s classification in the 2012 Saint-Émilion hierarchy confirms its status among Bordeaux’s most prestigious addresses. This offering of six bottles represents an exceptional opportunity for collectors to acquire a case of this exceptional vintage.

This Lot

Available as 6 bottles case — ideal for collectors and long-term cellaring.

Terroir & Grapes

Limestone Plateau Elegance

The vineyards of Pavie Macquin rest on the celebrated limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, where shallow clay-limestone soils restrict yields naturally while concentrating flavour. This terroir differs notably from the richer clay soils of neighbouring Pomerol, consequently producing wines of refined structure rather than opulent richness. Additionally, the estate practises entirely organic viticulture, allowing the distinctive minerality of the limestone bedrock to express itself fully in the wine. The 2019 harvest took place between September 23 and October 11, capturing perfectly ripe fruit with admirable aromatic complexity.

Vinification & Ageing

Precision Winemaking

Nicolas Thienpont and his team employ exacting standards during harvest and vinification, selecting only the finest parcels for the grand vin. In 2019, the estate achieved yields of 47 hectolitres per hectare, while allocating an impressive 90% of production to the flagship wine—approximately 5,500 cases in total. Furthermore, this rigorous selection ensures that only fruit expressing the purest character of the limestone terroir enters the final blend. The winemaking team employs gentle extraction techniques to preserve the estate’s signature elegance.

Following fermentation, the wine matures in French oak barrels, where it develops complexity while maintaining its refined structure. The estate carefully balances new and older wood to enhance rather than dominate the wine’s natural expression. Consequently, the oak integration remains seamless, allowing the fruit and terroir to shine through.

Vintage Character

The Exceptional 2019 Vintage in Saint-Émilion

The 2019 vintage on Bordeaux’s Right Bank delivered exceptional conditions for producing world-class wines, particularly for Merlot-based blends. Warm temperatures throughout the growing season encouraged optimal ripeness, while occasional rainfall prevented drought stress and maintained freshness. Moreover, the harvest period extended over three weeks, allowing each parcel to reach perfect phenolic maturity. Consequently, the vintage produced Merlot of remarkable ripeness combined with beautifully fresh Cabernet grapes, resulting in wines of both power and refinement. Indeed, critics widely regard 2019 as one of the finest recent vintages for Saint-Émilion’s limestone plateau estates, where the combination of warmth and terroir minerality creates wines of exceptional aromatic complexity and ageing potential.

Tasting Notes

Refined Power and Burgundian Grace

This Château Pavie Macquin 2019 reveals extraordinary complexity from the first encounter, opening with intense aromatics of blackcurrant, black cherry, and crushed violets. Meanwhile, secondary notes of burning embers, black truffle, and liquorice add remarkable depth and intrigue. On the palate, the wine displays a silky, almost Burgundian texture—satiny and refined rather than overtly powerful. Furthermore, layers of pure blue and black fruit unfold seamlessly, supported by chalky, powdery tannins that provide structure without heaviness. The limestone terroir expresses itself through brilliant minerality and a penetrating, persistent finish. Indeed, the wine balances richness with elegance in a manner rarely achieved, combining concentration with remarkable finesse. The youthfully firm finish promises decades of evolution ahead.

Service & Pairing

Serving Recommendations

While this wine will reward patience in the cellar, developing full complexity after five to six years, it already offers immense pleasure when properly decanted. Serve alongside prime rib of beef, roasted lamb with herbs de Provence, or wild game such as venison or duck breast. Furthermore, the wine’s elegant structure pairs beautifully with refined preparations of truffle-enriched dishes or aged hard cheeses. However, collectors seeking the ultimate expression should consider cellaring this exceptional vintage for at least a decade, allowing the chalky tannins to soften fully and the complex aromatic profile to blossom completely.

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