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. - WA, RP (4/2001)
(75% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet sauvignon; 13.5% alcohol; 3.44 pH): Medium-deep purple-ruby: this color is actually less evolved and much darker than that of the 2. Captivating, uncommonly deep aromas of blackberry, violet, sweet spices and aromatic herbs. Suave and silky on the palate, with amazingly pure red and dark berry flavors complicated by minerals and floral perfume. This Pavie Macquin still included a little cabernet sauvignion in its blend. A great, extremely long wine of rare elegance and purity, it has improved considerably with bottle age.- Ian D'Agata (3/214)
Producer: Pavie Macquin
Vintage: 1998
Varietal: Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Saint Emilion
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