Rebsorten
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Alkoholgehalt: 12,5 Vol.%
Verkostungsnotiz
Im Glas zeigt sich ein gereiftes, dichtes Rubin mit zartem Rand. In der Nase dominieren dunkle Beeren und Pflaume, flankiert von Graphit, getrockneten Kräutern, feiner Rauchigkeit und einer reifen, trüffeligen Note. Am Gaumen wirkt der Wein bemerkenswert fokussiert: saftige Frucht im Kern, getragen von kalksteiniger Frische, mit seidigen, reifen Tanninen und einem langen, würzig-mineralischen Ausklang. Ein Saint-Émilion, der Reife-Komplexität liefert, ohne seine Struktur zu verlieren – seriös, tief und sehr präsent, mega.
Bewertungen
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97 Punkte Robert Parker
Wine Advocate: "Pale to medium garnet-brick in color, the 1998 Pavie Macquin simply sings with incredibly pure, spritely notes of blueberry preserves, blackberry pie and black cherry compote, revealing loads of eucalyptus, mocha, dried lavender and Chinese five spice accents. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is has wonderfully seductive blue and black fruit layers, framed by velvety tannins and the perfect amount of freshness to create tantalizing tension, finishing with incredible length and depth. Effortlessly delicious and yet possessing plenty of subtext for intellectual stimulation, I just love where this compelling '98 is at right now!"
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96 Punkte Antonio Galloni
vinous "The 1998 Pavie-Macquin is by far the most important wine of the 1990s at Pavie-Macquin. All of the signatures of the estate are present. A wine of textural depth and resonance, the 1998 captures all of the intensity this site is capable of. Dark red cherry fruit, kirsch, smoke and spice build in a stunning, riveting wine that hits all the right notes. It was a near-perfect growing season, with hot days, cool nights and enough dryness to concentrate the fruit but not overly stress the vines."
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux: "Tertiary white truffle and smoked earth notes curl out of the glass here, with brickish red tones around the edge of the still-ruby core. Still vibrating with life at almost 25 years old, nuanced and delicate with blackberry and soft crushed raspberry coulis. Saffron on full display, along with smoked caramel and freshly crushed mint leaf that is almost more pronounced on the finish here than in any other in the lineup. Part of the oustanding vintages series within this vertical."
