Chateau Pavie Macquin 1er Grand Cru Classe B 2015

Lobenberg: Direkt oben auf dem Plateau gelegen neben Troplong Mondot. Würzige rote Kirsche, etwas Sauerkirsche, sehr süß, fast wuchtig dicht, intensives butterweiches Tannin schon in der Nase. Der Mund ist extrem lecker, sehr auf roter Kirsche laufend, süße Kirsche, Sauerkirsche, roter Pfeffer, ganz fein, deutlich feiner als der aus gleichem Stall stammender Larcis Ducasse, der monolithischer und üppiger ist. Hier sind wir auf der feinen Seite, ein total polierter St Emilion mit guter Intensität in der Kirsche. Ich glaube es gibt nur wenige, die es in diesem Jahr noch besser vermochten. Dennoch steht dieser Wein zumindest nur in der zweiten Reihe, aber es ist ein tolles St Emilion Jahr, auch für Pavie Macquin. 96+/100

-- Winespectator: A pure style, with a bright cassis aroma and a core of plum and bitter cherry notes, allied to a lightly chalky spine. Long and refined, showing lovely cut and precision. 96/100

-- Suckling: 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. 98/100

-- Galloni: 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, the 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! 97/100

-- International Wine Report: -- IWR: Nicolas Thienpont is at the top of his game and has created another absolute gem in 2015. This blend of 84% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon begins with seductive aromatics of blackberries and dark cherries which are laced with spices and floral nuances all coming together beautifully. On the palate this is full, rich and opulent, with remarkable balance and poise. It continues to impress with layers of dark fruits, which are cut with lovely minerality leading up to the long finish. A stunning wine which will require a bit of bottle age, yet shows incredible promise for an extremely bright future. 96/100