Another wine that's going to flirt with perfection is the 2022 Château Pavie Macquin, and this might be the fines vintage I've ever tasted from this address. A blend of 80% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, and a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon, it reveals an inky purple hue as well as a stunning bouquet of pure cassis, liquid black raspberries, truffle, scorched earth, and graphite. Full-bodied, concentrated, and massive on the palate, it may be the largestscaled Pavie Macquin ever produced. But don't let that scare you off – it stays flawlessly balanced, has pure, finegrained tannins, and a great finish. I'll be a buyer. 96-98+pts Jeb Dunnuck
