2024 Château Pavie-Macquin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Precision, finesse, and energy from limestone Château Pavie Macquin

In this vintage, the estate resolutely opted for refinement over ostentation, and the result is a wine with strikingly energetic freshness, razor-fine tannins, and beautiful depth.

A characterful terroir, expertly expressed.

With a blend of 84% Merlot , 15% Cabernet Franc , and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon , harvested from 3 to 8 October 2024, this wine radiates the character of its terroir: calcareous soils on asteric limestone , cultivated with respect for tradition and biodiversity. The grapes are vinified plot by plot in concrete vats , with gravity maceration, followed by aging on fine lees for 16 to 20 months in barriques (50% new wood).

Aromatic complexity and delicate structure

From the first aromatic impression, this wine displays its class: notes of blueberries, tart plums, black cherries, and floral accents of iris and violets, subtly framed by graphite, sandalwood, and spices. On the palate, it is simultaneously juicy and taut , with a core of pure fruit, fresh acidity, and chalky tannins that provide grip without harshness. The whole exudes calm and control. A wine that subtly lets its power speak for itself.

A wine with a story and a long future: Pavie Macquin 2024

The Château Pavie Macquin 2024 knows better than any other how to strike the balance between depth and lightness, structure and suppleness. The decision to harvest everything in October paid off: this wine combines the natural tension of the year with impressive aromatic precision. The alcohol content of 13% underscores its freshness, while the pH of 3.35 ensures lively tension.

This wine is already seductive in its youthful energy, but will only truly begin to blossom from 2029. Its delicate balance and structured freshness give it the potential to age well beyond 2045. A true ambassador of the Saint-Émilion limestone plateau, and one of the quiet standouts of the 2024 vintage.