Chateau Pavie Macquin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2018 Chateau de Francs subtle salty finish of medium

subtle salty finish of medium length

offering juicy red fruit and floral pastille flavors that show a refreshingly bitter edge on the back half

Wine Spectator

black olive and notes of dried lavender add complexity

Intense on the nose of sour cherries and red currants

Chateau Pavie Macquin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2018 Chateau de Francs subtle salty finish of mediumThis is just so good. Not overly big, it has nuance, sapidity and grace, with space between the lines. It's not sacrificing its concentration but it gives you a chance to get onboard and accompany it along the way. I love the quality of the brambled blackberry and loganberry fruit here, and the touch of austerity that gives a welcome note of bitter chocolate to the finish. 98 Pts Decanter