Chateau Pavie-Macquin 2003

Classificatie	Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	Chateau Pavie-Macquin
Jaar	2003
Land	Frankrijk
Streek	Bordeaux, St. Emilion
Druif	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Uit originele houten kist
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	2009-2035
Voorraad	0
Inhoud	3,0
Conditie	Uit originele houten kist
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	2009-2035
Voorraad	0

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (95)

This tremendous terroir has been brought back to life over the last 15 years by Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt. Its 37-acre vineyard, planted in deep clay and limestone soils, is composed of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Pavie-Macquin is not far from Gerard Perse’s little treasure, Pavie-Decesse. The 2003 Pavie-Macquin turned out brilliantly, no doubt because its soils supported the summer’s torrid heat and drought. Tipping the scales at 13.8% alcohol, it boasts an opaque purple color along with a gorgeous nose of blackberries, smoked meats, licorice, incense, and barbecue spices. Huge fruit on the attack is followed by a powerful, masculine wine with huge extract, high tannin, low acidity, and formidable power. Despite its low acidity, this is a wine to forget for 3-4 years, and drink over the following 20-25 years. When fully mature, this brilliant effort should rival the 2000 and 1998.

Winespectator (96)

Incredible nose of raspberry jam with vanilla and floral undertones. Full-bodied, with velvety, caressing tannins and loads of fruit on the finish.

Rene Gabriel (18)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.