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I adored this wine. The estate's old vines have produced a wine with none of the razzle-dazzle ostentatiousness found in some of the new breed St.-Emilions. Fabulously concentrated, it possesses a nobility and grandeur that must be tasted to be believed. In short, this wine represents the essence of its vineyard. The 1998 may be the finest Pavie-Macquin yet produced. It manifests a saturated black/purple color, as well as astounding aromatics of blackberry, blueberry, and cassis fruit with whiffs of minerals and steel. A 1998 of extraordinary purity and great symmetry, its medium to full-bodied personality oozes with fruit and extract. This 1998 will require 4-6 years of cellaring, possibly longer depending on which direction the tannin goes. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020.
I adored this wine. The estate's old vines have produced a wine with none of the razzle-dazzle ostentatiousness found in some of the new breed St.-Emilions. Fabulously concentrated, it possesses a nobility and grandeur that must be tasted to be believed. In short, this wine represents the essence of its vineyard. The 1998 may be the finest Pavie-Macquin yet produced. It manifests a saturated black/purple color, as well as astounding aromatics of blackberry, blueberry, and cassis fruit with whiffs of minerals and steel. A 1998 of extraordinary purity and great symmetry, its medium to full-bodied personality oozes with fruit and extract. This 1998 will require 4-6 years of cellaring, possibly longer depending on which direction the tannin goes. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020.
This tasted fabulous last spring, exhibiting a personality reminiscent of the greatest vintages of Lafleur. Tasted twice in January, 2000, it confirmed all the promise exhibited last year. An opaque black/purple color is accompanied by aromas of overripe blueberries and blackberries, flowers, licorice, and minerals. Powerful, with fabulous concentration as well as an explosive finish, this profound wine is layered, long, and unbelievably promising. However, it is unyielding, so patience will be essential for prospective purchasers. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2030. An amazing effort!
Nearly exaggerated levels of intensity, extract, and richness are apparent in this opaque blue/purple-colored wine. Sumptuous aromas of blueberries, blackberries, and cherries combine with smoke, licorice, vanillin, and truffles to create a compelling aromatic explosion. The wine is fabulously dense, full-bodied, and layered, with multiple dimensions, gorgeous purity, and superbly integrated acidity as well as tannin. One of the most concentrated wines of the vintage, it possesses immense potential, but patience is required. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2030.
South of Pomerol lies the medieval, perched village of St Emilion. Surrounding St Emilion are vines that produce round, rich and often hedonistic wines. Despite a myriad of soil types, two main ones dominate - the gravelly, limestone slopes that delve down to the valley from the plateau and the valley itself which is comprised of limestone, gravel, clay and sand. Despite St Emilion's popularity today, it was not until the 1980s to early 1990s that attention was brought to this region. Robert Parker, the famous wine critic, began reviewing their Merlot-dominated wines and giving them hefty scores. The rest is history as they say. Similar to the Médoc, there is a classification system in place which dates from 1955 and outlines several levels of quality. These include its regional appellation of St Emilion, St Emilion Grand Cru, St Emilion Grand Cru Classé and St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé, which is further divided into "A" (Ausone and Cheval Blanc) and "B" (including Angélus, Canon, Figeac and a handful of others). To ensure better accuracy, the classification is redone every 10 years enabling certain châteaux to be upgraded or downgraded depending on on the quality of their more recent vintages.
