2024, Château Pavie Macquin, SAINT-ÉMILION, Grand CruLast year EP $106. 00 Bordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon (1%). Stphane Derenoncourt and Nicolas Thienpont produce this impressively concentrated wine from vines that are situated between Pavie and Troplong Mondot. The 2024 Pavie Macquin is positively gorgeous. Silky, layered and voluptuous, the 2024 is so impressive right out of the gate. Plush contours wrap around a core of purplish fruit, lavender, liquorice, spice, menthol

then full-bodied with fine tannins and great length

the wine finished with a moderate 13

with a deep and lively core of fruit framed by sweet

This is the earliest ever harvest for Figeac and the fruit is something else

beautiful purity of fruit

Figeac possesses stunning energy and vibrancy right out of the gate

Kicks on impressively

The 2021 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande needs more coaxing from the glass than previous vintages

So much happens after the wine has left your mouth - it has a whole second act where much of the nuance appears

Deep plum purple colour

singing of Black Forest cake

It dazzles with vivid spring blossom