2007 Chateau Pavie Macquin Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1x750ml

Robert Parker 90

Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits’ 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Pavie-Macquin has quite a rich and opulent bouquet that is clearly trying to surpass the limitation of the vintage. There is pleasant purity, and certainly, it is less herbaceous than many of its peers, with peppermint-tinged red cherry and cranberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a mixture of red and black fruit, quite caressing in texture, with a well balanced if not overly complex finish. While it does not possess the length of a great vintage, it is a pleasing Saint Emilion that is perfect to consume now. Tasted February 2017. [Neal Martin, 02/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027

Vinous 89

(13.5% alcohol; 3.68 pH): Bright ruby-red with a pale rim. Strong torrefaction aromas currently overshadow delicate aromatic herbs, licorice, violet and redcurrant jelly on the nose. Bright and fresh on entry, showing lively redcurrant, mineral, licorice and saline flavors and a touch of alcohol at the back. This is atypically high in pH and low in acidity (4.7 grams per liter) for Pavie Macquin, but low compared to many other Bordeaux wines. This smooth, satisfying wine lacks the concentration of the best vintages, but offers earlier than usual accessibility. [Ian D’Agata, 01/03/2014]