Château Pavie-Macquin
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Right Bank pioneer: first classified growth in Bordeaux to achieve certified biodynamic farming, on clay-limestone terroir beside Côte de Pavie.
Château Pavie-Macquin is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate in Saint-Émilion, founded by Albert Macquin (1852–1911), the pioneering agricultural engineer who led the replanting of Saint-Émilion's vineyards on American rootstocks after the phylloxera crisis. The 15-hectare vineyard sits on a clay-limestone plateau adjacent to the Côte de Pavie, planted with 80% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. Owned by the Corre family (direct descendants of Macquin) and managed by Nicolas Thienpont with winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt, the estate was the first classified growth on the Right Bank to adopt certified biodynamic farming. It was elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classé B in 2006. The grand vin is aged 16–20 months in 50% new oak barrels; a second wine, Les Chênes de Macquin, is also produced. Annual production is around 70,000 bottles.
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Who Is This For?
Wine enthusiasts drawn to organically farmed, terroir-driven Bordeaux who want an approachable alternative to the most celebrated Right Bank names while still enjoying Premier Grand Cru Classé B pedigree.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What classification does Château Pavie-Macquin hold?
- It holds Premier Grand Cru Classé B in the Saint-Émilion classification, a status it achieved in 2006 after years of quality improvement under Nicolas Thienpont and Stéphane Derenoncourt.
- What grape varieties are grown at Pavie-Macquin?
- The 15-hectare vineyard is planted with 80% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, all on clay-limestone soils adjacent to the Côte de Pavie.
- Is Château Pavie-Macquin farmed biodynamically?
- Yes. It was the first classified growth on Bordeaux's Right Bank to obtain certified biodynamic status. The estate uses cover crops, high canopies, composting, and bans herbicides.
- How long should Pavie-Macquin be aged?
- The grand vin benefits from at least 10–12 years of bottle age in good vintages, with peak maturity typically between 10 and 30 years after the harvest.
- Does Château Pavie-Macquin produce a second wine?
- Yes. The second wine is called Les Chênes de Macquin (The Oaks of Macquin). It is more immediately approachable, with supple tannins, and can be enjoyed within 5–8 years of the vintage.