96 Robert Parker
The 2006 Pavie, a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, is cropped low as the viticultural work is impeccable, the winemaking is thoroughly Burgundian in style, and bottling is accomplished with no fining or filtration. With over 90 acres in vine, this is one of the larger of the premier grand cru classes in St.-Emilion. A prodigious effort, the 2006 does not have the sucrosite of the 2005, 2003, or 2000, but it would not be embarrassed if tasted side by side with either of those two titans. A dense purple color as well as an extraordinary perfume of crushed black currants, licorice, wet stones, and subtle background oak are found in this tannic, dense, masculine-styled 2006. Backward and extraordinarily pure, it is built like a Manhattan skyscraper with exceptional focus, depth, texture, and length. It?s all here, but 5-10 years of patience will be warranted. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035.
18 Rene Gabriel
70 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet Franc, 10 % Cabernet Sauvignon. 28 hl./ha. Geniales Fruchtbouquet, viel rote Beeren, die reif sind und eine tolle Süsse ausstrahlen, Weihrauch, Eisenkraut, Minze und gehackte Cakesfrüchte. Im Gaumen für einmal bei der Primeurprobe erstaunlich fein, trotz den gut stützenden Tanninen, strahlt eine tolle Süsse aus, Zedernholznote, helles Caramel, rotes Kirschenkompott, im Nachklang spürt man dann doch noch die sanften Krallen dieses noch durch Ausbau zu zähmenden sanften Monsters. Wie immer schwierig fair zu justieren, in seiner Reife wird wohl noch locker ein Punkt mehr drin liegen. warten (2018 - 2050)
92 Wine Spectator
Very pretty and precise on the nose, with vanilla, blackberry and floral aromas. Full-bodied, with firm tannins and a racy finish. A bit lean, but solid and well-structured. Best after 2012. –JS