Château Pavie Macquin – Château Pavie Macquin 2018 – Saint-Émilion Bordeaux France

Château Pavie Macquin 2018 is a powerful, polished Saint-Émilion built around Merlot, combining ripe aromatic intensity, concentrated texture, and mature tannic structure.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 78% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region / Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2018
• Aging: 16–20 months in barrels; 60% new, 40% one-wine barrels
• Production: Approximately 66,000 bottles
• Style: Dry, full-bodied and structured Right Bank Bordeaux

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Aromatics: Ripe dark fruit with floral lift and polished oak complexity
• Palate: Concentrated and energetic, supported by ripe tannins and fresh structure
• Overall: A dense but composed Saint-Émilion with strong aromatic definition and length

❤️ Why We Love It

• The 78% Merlot blend gives the wine depth and generous fruit while Cabernet Franc adds lift
• Sixteen to twenty months in barrel builds polish without obscuring the wine’s structure
• The official 2018 technical sheet documents ripe tannins, aromatic brilliance and careful parcel-by-parcel harvesting

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Beef tenderloin with mushroom jus
• Roast lamb with rosemary
• Truffle risotto

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Saint-Émilion collectors who enjoy concentrated, Merlot-led Right Bank Bordeaux
✓ Drinkers looking for ripe fruit, polished oak and structured tannins
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light-bodied, low-oak red wines