Chateau Pavie Macquin Saint Emilion 2015

James Suckling 98 points - #95 TOP 100 WINES OF 2018 - So much violet and lilac aromas to this with blackberry and blueberry character, too. Full-bodied and delivering limestone, chalk, and lavender on the palate. Great structure, too. Needs four or five years to soften. Better in 2022. (TOP 100 FRENCH WINES OF 2018 #42).November/2018

Vinous 97 points - One of the highlights of the vintage, the 2015 Pavie Macquin is positively stellar. A veritable explosion of super-ripe red cherry, rose petal and mocha makes a strong opening statement. Silky on the palate, with soft tannins and tons of sheer exoticism, 2015 is stunningly beautiful. All of the signatures of the site are turned up to the maximum in this vivid, head-spinning wine from estate manager Nicolas Thienpont and his team. Don’t miss it!.February/2018

eRobertParker.com 94 points - Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Pavie Macquin bursts forth from the glass with profound notions of plum preserves, fruit cake, Indian spices, and chargrilled meat with touches of black soil, mocha, cedar chest, and unsmoked cigars. Full-bodied, voluptuously fruited, and decadently styled in the mouth, the packed layers of black fruit preserves and exotic spices are well-matched by the firm, ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness that sits comfortably in the background, finishing with great length and depth...Neal Martin, February/2018