Order wines : Château Pavie 2021
Saint-Emilion - Premier Grand Cru Classé A
97/100 James Suckling
A wine of great complexity, revealing aromas of red currants, iodine, and iron notes. The mid-bodied palate is both dense and energetic, carried by a long, tense, and racy finish marked by chalky, flinty, and flinty accents. The blend (52% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon) gives this wine remarkable depth. Tight on the finish, it suggests an aging potential of at least four to five years. Best enjoyed from 2029 onwards.
Deep purple-black in colour, the nose starts calmly, then develops quickly and exponentially in the glass to reveal powerful notes of plum jam, fruit tart, coffee beans, smoked meat and black olives, with emerging nuances of rose, hoisin, melted chocolate and liquorice, as well as a hint of candied violets. WOW - the palate explodes with waves of dark fruit jams, exotic spices and savoury chocolate, framed by very firm, super-ripe, velvety tannins and an electric backbone of freshness, finishing with epic length and energy. An astonishing and singular wine - it could only be Pavie."
Château Pavie is a complex, refined wine that can evolve over time, becoming even more harmonious and developing notes of undergrowth, leather and truffles in older vintages. It can be enjoyed on its own or with dishes such as grilled meats, mature cheeses and French cuisine. It can be enjoyed on its own or with dishes such as grilled meats, mature cheeses and French cuisine.
Find out more about this wine :
- Serving temperature: Château Pavie is generally served at a temperature of 16 to 18 degrees Celsius (60 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit). This allows the wine's aromas and flavours to express themselves fully. If the wine is too cold, its characteristics may be masked.
- Aeration: We recommend decanting Château Pavie, especially older vintages.This allows the wine to open up and evolve, releasing its aromas and flavours.Aeration for at least an hour is generally recommended.
- Aromas: You can expect ripe red fruit aromas such as cherry, raspberry, and plum, as well as black fruit notes such as blackberry and blackcurrant. Aromas of vanilla, liquorice, cedar and sometimes tobacco are also common, particularly in more mature vintages.
- Flavour: On the palate, Château Pavie generally offers red and black fruit flavours, often combined with hints of liquorice, spices and oak, due to the ageing process in oak barrels. Tannins are often present, but they are silky and well integrated into the wine, giving it a pleasant texture.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 95 and 97 |
|---|---|
| Note JS | 97/100 |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Saint-Emilion |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Châteaux bordeaux | Pavie |
| Prix | More than €150 |
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