Château Pavie Macquin
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Château Pavie Macquin, a Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé, is renowned for its limestone plateau and its 15-hectare vineyard dominated by Merlot. It produces red wines using a biodynamic approach and is HVE-certified.
Identity
Château Pavie Macquin is a Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé. It is owned by the Corre-Macquin family and managed by Nicolas Thienpont, alongside Cyrille Thienpont as successor manager. The estate's consultant oenologist is Stéphane Derenoncourt and the cellar master is Philippe Dauvey. The estate is located in Saint-Émilion (33330).
History and philosophy
Château Pavie Macquin was founded in 1899 by Albert Macquin, born in 1852. Albert Macquin played a pivotal role in Bordeaux viticulture by introducing grafted rootstocks to Saint-Émilion, an innovation that helped rescue the vineyard following the phylloxera crisis. The estate was promoted to 1er Grand Cru Classé in 2006, a status confirmed in 2012.
Since 2008, Cyrille Thienpont has been actively involved in managing the estate. Château Pavie Macquin is committed to environmental certification with the HVE (High Environmental Value) label and practices biodynamic viticulture.
Appellations
Château Pavie Macquin produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé appellation.
Flagship wines
Château Pavie Macquin offers two main wines: Château Pavie Macquin and its second wine, Les Chênes de Macquin. Château Pavie Macquin is a red wine distinguished by a style combining finesse and power, with mineral notes, generous volume and a distinct verticality. The blend of the grand vin consists of 80% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Practical information
Château Pavie Macquin is located at 82, impasse de Pavie-Macquin, 33330 Saint-Émilion. Visits are by appointment only for trade professionals. Direct cellar-door sales and mail orders are available.
Telephone: 05 57 24 74 23
Email: contact@pavie-macquin.com
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the classification of Château Pavie Macquin?
- Château Pavie Macquin is a Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé, a ranking achieved in 2006 and reaffirmed in 2012.
- What is the vineyard surface area and which grape varieties are cultivated?
- The vineyard covers 15 hectares. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot (78%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and a small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon (2%).
- What is the terroir of Château Pavie Macquin?
- The vineyard is situated on the highest plateau of Saint-Émilion. Its terroir features Asteria clay-limestone soils, with heavy clays over limestone rock, displaying a diversity of nine distinct soil types.
- Which viticultural practices are adopted by the estate?
- Château Pavie Macquin is certified HVE (High Environmental Value) and practices biodynamic viticulture. Harvesting is carried out by hand, and the average vine age is 40 years.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Pavie Macquin vineyard spans a planted area of 15 hectares. It is situated on the highest plateau of Saint-Émilion, at an altitude ranging between 75 and 100 metres. The terroir is predominantly composed of heavy clays over limestone bedrock, featuring molasse soils overlying Asteria limestone (calcaires à astéries) alongside ancient colluvial soils with silt. The estate boasts a diversity of nine distinct clay-limestone soil types, forming a single contiguous block.
The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (78%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (2%). The average vine age is 40 years. Planting density was increased in 2015, rising from 5,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Vinification and ageing
The estate has introduced recent innovations, notably a vat room designed for plot-by-plot vinification and a new underground ageing cellar.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Classification
- 1er Grand Cru Classé B (2022)
- Owner
- Famille Corre-Macquin
- Technical direction
- Nicolas Thienpont
- Surface area
- 15 ha
- Second wine
- Les Chênes de Macquin
- Certifications
- HVE, Biodynamie
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 78%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 2%
Estate news
20 March 2026
Vins de Bordeaux : admiré, l’œnologue Michel Rolland « a marqué l’histoire »
L'article de Sud Ouest rend hommage à Michel Rolland, œnologue libournais décédé le 20 mars 2026 à l'âge de 78 ans des suites d'un infarctus. Sa disparition suscite de nombreux témoignages élogieux au sein du vignoble bordelais et au-delà. Daniel Mouty, président des Vignerons indépendants de Nouvelle-Aquitaine, le décrit comme une figure ayant marqué l'histoire et une personne généreuse et agréable. Dans les années 1990, Michel Rolland a transformé la viticulture girondine en promouvant la sélection des grappes et la maturité optimale du raisin, tout en prônant une vinification moins interventionniste. Bien que ses méthodes aient été critiquées, notamment pour une prétendue standardisation des vins de Bordeaux, il est reconnu pour avoir rétabli des pratiques plus authentiques et tiré le vignoble vers le haut. Nicolas Thienpont, gérant de propriétés prestigieuses comme le Château Pavie Macquin, Larcis Ducasse et Bellevue, salue son apport dans la compréhension de la maturité des raisins. Alfred Tesseron, propriétaire du Château Pontet-Canet, souligne son professionnalisme. Paul Barre, vigneron en biodynamie à Fronsac et ami de longue date, témoigne de l'accompagnement et du soutien de Michel Rolland à ses débuts, lui ayant fourni une base technique solide sans jamais le juger pour ses choix différents. L'article met en lumière son influence mondiale et son rôle de « flying winemaker », ayant conseillé des propriétés en Argentine et en Californie, et ayant même élaboré des vins en Inde, preuve de son expertise recherchée et de son caractère truculent.
Read the source — sudouest.frPractical information
- Address
- 82, impasse de Pavie-Macquin, 33330 SAINT-ÉMILION
- Phone
- 05 57 24 74 23
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Oui sur rendez-vous uniquement aux professionnels