Château Pavie Macquin 3 magnums 2019

Le Domaine

Château Pavie Macquin — Premier Grand Cru Classé Excellence

Perched on the northeastern plateau of Saint-Émilion, Château Pavie Macquin has been owned by the Corre family since 1994, who have elevated this historic estate to Premier Grand Cru Classé B status in the 2012 classification. The 15-hectare vineyard occupies one of the appellation’s most privileged limestone terroirs, with Nicolas Thienpont overseeing winemaking alongside consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt. The estate’s commitment to organic viticulture (certified since 2010) and biodynamic practices produces wines of remarkable purity, depth, and aging potential.

The name honors Albert Macquin, a 19th-century viticulturist who pioneered grafting techniques after phylloxera devastated European vineyards. Today, Pavie Macquin stands among Saint-Émilion’s most consistently lauded estates, combining traditional elegance with modern precision. This six-bottle case represents an ideal allocation for collectors seeking cellar-worthy examples of contemporary Right Bank excellence.

Ce lot

Disponible en 3 magnums - idéal pour les collectionneurs et pour une conservation à long terme.

Terroir et raisins

The Limestone Plateau of Saint-Émilion

Pavie Macquin’s vineyards occupy the Saint-Émilion limestone plateau, a geological treasure that combines shallow clay-limestone topsoil over a bedrock of astéries limestone rich in fossilized starfish. This unique terroir provides exceptional drainage while the limestone naturally regulates vine stress, encouraging deep root penetration and mineral complexity in the fruit. The vines average 45 years of age, with some parcels planted in the 1940s contributing extraordinary concentration.

The blend reflects Saint-Émilion’s Right Bank identity, with Merlot providing the estate’s signature velvety texture and generosity, while Cabernet Franc adds aromatic lift, freshness, and structural refinement. Cabernet Sauvignon, planted on the warmest slopes, contributes backbone and longevity to the final assemblage.

Vinification et vieillissement

Precision & Purity

Harvesting is conducted entirely by hand with multiple passes through the vineyard to ensure optimal phenolic ripeness. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled concrete and wooden vats, with gentle extraction techniques preserving the wine’s inherent elegance and terroir expression. The estate’s organic and biodynamic approach extends to the cellar, where intervention is minimal and sulfur additions carefully measured.

The wine matures for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with approximately 75% new oak selected from premier coopers. The élevage is closely monitored, with regular racking and tasting to determine the optimal moment for bottling. The result is a wine that harmoniously integrates fruit concentration, structural tannins, and subtle oak influence.

Caractère vintage

2019 — A Bordeaux Masterpiece

The 2019 vintage is widely celebrated as one of Bordeaux’s finest in recent memory, combining the ripeness and structure of 2009 with the freshness and precision of 2010. An ideal growing season featured a warm, dry summer with timely August rainfall that replenished water reserves without compromising concentration. The Right Bank’s Merlot achieved exceptional phenolic maturity, yielding wines of remarkable depth, balance, and aging potential.

At Pavie Macquin, the 2019 showcases the estate’s limestone terroir with brilliant clarity: concentrated dark fruit, lifted floral aromatics, and a mineral spine that promises decades of graceful evolution. The vintage’s natural balance allowed for extended hang time without over-ripeness, resulting in wines of classical proportion and extraordinary energy.

Notes de dégustation

Elegance & Power in Perfect Harmony

The 2019 Pavie Macquin opens with an alluring bouquet of black cherry, cassis, and wild blueberry, interwoven with violet, crushed graphite, and hints of exotic spice. On the palate, the wine reveals extraordinary depth and concentration, yet maintains a remarkable sense of poise and refinement. Silky tannins frame layers of dark fruit, with secondary notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, and dark chocolate emerging mid-palate. The limestone terroir expresses itself in a pronounced mineral thread and vibrant acidity that carries the long, precise finish. This is a wine of compelling complexity, balancing Right Bank opulence with classical structure and remarkable aging potential.

Les notes des critiques

Acclamation internationale

The 2019 Pavie Macquin has earned exceptional praise from the world’s leading wine critics, with scores consistently placing it among the vintage’s elite achievements. Critics have lauded the wine’s seamless integration of power and finesse, its remarkable purity of fruit, and its extraordinary potential for long-term cellaring.

Service et jumelage

Cave & Table