Château Pavie Macquin, Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion, 2005
Vibrant purple fruit with powdery limestone minerality on the nose and a hint of caramel; big tannins envelop a tight core of high-toned blackcurrant fruit and crème de cassis, and there is a luxuriant creamy texture about the palate; powerful and long on the finish, but those big tannins are well rounded.
critic reviews
Soft on the nose, a good moment to begin drinking, with soy, cassis, tobacco, creme de cassis, touch of liqueur. In an oxidative phase perhaps, may come back - these great terroirs always have the capacity to suprise. Not my favourite 2005, disappointing only because the vintage is so exceptional. Part of the warm vintages series within this vertical.
The 2005 Pavie Macquin opens with a burst of sweet red cherry/red plum fruit. Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, mint, spicecake and dried flowers add layers of nuance. Even with all of its luscious fruit, the tannins remain pretty imposing. The 2005 needs a good bit of aeration to be at its best. I don't find 2005 to be an especially distinguished vintage for Pavie Macquin.