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2018 Chateau Pavie Macquin, St Emilion, Bordeaux

HoldWell stockedLisa Perrotti-Brown MW 95-97/100

Today we have a right bank Château which is very much on the up - Ch. Pavie-Macquin, St Emilion. We’ve been forthright in recent vintages about the improving quality and sensible pricing at this popular St Emilion estate. 2018 is no different. Since 1990 Nicholas Thienpont has overseen the property. A pioneer of the Right Bank, Nicolas first pushed the boundaries with organic then biodynamic winemaking in developing the property’s style, helped by his soon-to-be-famous maître de chai, Stéphane Derenoncourt, who joined the team in 1990 and still consults today. The 2018 drew unanimous praise fr

Colour / grapeRed · Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2027–2042
2026Hold2042
Best withBeef, Veal, Game (deer, venison), Poultry

Critics

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW 95-97/100

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Vivino community 4/5

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Wine-Searcher aggregate (18 critics) 95/100

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