Wines Saint-Émilion Château Pavie Macquin - 2015

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Château Pavie Macquin 2015 is a distinguished red wine from Saint-Émilion, situated in the Le Libournais subregion of Bordeaux. Classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé, this wine is primarily crafted from Merlot, with supporting roles played by Cabernet Franc and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2015 vintage benefited from a warm, sunny growing season, yielding grapes of exceptional ripeness and concentration. Vinification at the château is meticulous: traditional methods such as manual harvesting, careful selection, and fermentations in stainless steel vats ensure both elegance and depth. Maturation in French oak barrels, a significant portion new, imparts gentle spice and integrated tannins, complementing the lush red and black fruit character of the wine.

Saint-Émilion itself is celebrated for its undulating limestone and clay soils, which lend structure and mineral elegance to wines. The region experiences a temperate maritime climate, moderated by the proximity to the Dordogne River, fostering both freshness and ripeness in the grapes. With a winemaking tradition dating back to Roman times, Saint-Émilion is famous for its historic landscapes and artisanal approach to viticulture, reflected in the nuanced, expressive wines produced by estates such as Château Pavie Macquin.

The powerful yet refined profile of Château Pavie Macquin 2015 makes it a superb partner for richly flavoured dishes. Classic French pairings include roast lamb with herbs, duck breast with a red wine reduction, or beef fillet en croûte. The wine also harmonises beautifully with a truffle risotto or earthy mushroom-based dishes, which echo the wine’s subtle forest floor notes. Regionally, one might opt for entrecôte à la bordelaise, featuring a red wine and shallot sauce, or a selection of aged, hard cheeses such as Comté or Cantal.

For serving, allow the bottle to decant for at least one hour to fully reveal its aromatic complexity and supple texture. The ideal tasting temperature is between 16 and 18°C, highlighting the wine's balance of freshness and richness while taming its tannic structure.