Pavie-Macquin Premier Grand Cru Classe 2016

Chateau Pavie-Macquin is 15ha on the St-Emilion limestone plateau. The wines are bold, powerful and extracted. But still silky and textural. Named for Albert Macquin. The man who saved Bordeaux from phylloxera by suggesting grafting on to rootstock. The vineyard neighbours Pavie, Pavie Decesse, Troplong-Mondot and Trotte Vieille. The vineyard at Chateau Pavie-Macquin is 80% Merlot with 18% Cabernet Franc and the rest is Cabernet Sauvignon.2016 is a very good year for Pavie-Macquin and will last for the long, long term. It is one of the heroes of Bordeaux. Always outstanding and always competitively priced. It is real treat for wine lovers. The proportion of Cabernet in the wine, as well as the ripeness, helps Pavie-Macquin appeal the to Cabernet/Left Bank fans.