Chateau Pavie Macquin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2015 Picpoul The clear sake is separated

The clear sake is separated from the fermenting rice lees by putting it into canvas bags and allowing the sake to drip out overnight (as opposed to pressing it)

Dry and very concentrated

A highly extractive

This Grenache offers a sparkling pale color that announces crisp and airy

Better in 2026

Chateau Pavie Macquin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2015 Picpoul The clear sake is separatedSo much violet and lilac aromas to this with blackberry and blueberry character, too. Full bodied and delivering limestone, chalk and lavender on the palate. Great structure, too. Needs four or five years to soften. Better in 2022. 98 Pts James Suckling