Chateau Figeac, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2020 Château Pavie Macquin Aged in older French barrels

Aged in older French barrels (10% new) for one year

It has a juicy red fruits

and the sour cherry and cranberry core soars from the depths bringing bitter cocoa

There is a richness from the botrytis that is lifted by this wines delicious freshness

which is the key to having a balanced 2020

Chateau Figeac, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2020 Château Pavie Macquin Aged in older French barrelsA mesmerizing nose here with flowers such as violets and red roses, then shows cherries and currants with some mineral and black truffles. Full bodied yet so refined and harmonized with ultra fine tannins that run the length of the wine. Flavors of perfectly ripened fruit (al dente) with a hazelnut character that comes from the seeds. Incredibly transparent young red. Breathtaking. 37% merlot, 32% cabernet franc and 31% cabernet sauvignon. 100 Pts