Chateau Pavie Macquin Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2006

The 2006 Pavie-Macquin is a powerful, burly wine, especially in its feel. Game, smoke, leather, dark spice, chocolate and licorice add to a feeling of virile intensity. Disease pressure at the end of a cool growing season led to a compact harvest in 2006. There is good depth, but less in the way of charm and sensuality. I imagine the 2006 will always retain its somewhat rustic personality.

• Drinking Window: 2022 - 2036
• Reviewer Name: Antonio Galloni
• Review Date: May 2020