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96 Robert Parker
One of the candidates for wine of the vintage ... again, the 2001 Pavie, from a magnificent south-facing vineyard planted primarily on limestone soil, is a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. After a six week maceration, it spent nearly 24 months in new oak prior to being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Some Bordeaux brokers think it might be even better than the 2000 Pavie, but I do not agree. The inky/ruby/purple-colored 2001 exhibits a tight but promising nose of crushed stones, a liqueur of blackberries, cherries, and black currants, and subtle smoke and licorice in the background. Powerful, with impressive elegance, fine harmony among its elements, a multi-layered texture, it has a finish that lasts for 50+ seconds. There is considerable tannin, but it is well-integrated. Give it 3-4 years, and drink it over the next two decades. A profound effort for the vintage, it is an example of a perfectionist proprietor pushing the envelope of quality.
18 Rene Gabriel
02: Sehr tiefes, sattes Purpur-Violett. Konzentriertes, vielschichtiges Rotbeerenbouquet, florale Würztöne, Tabak, Nelken, Fliedertouch und dann immer mehr Waldbeerenfrucht entwickelnd. Satter, stoffiger Gaumen, veloursartiges Extrakt, perfekt eingebundene Säure im nach Kirschenhaut und getrockneten Pflaumen schmeckenden Extrakt, druckvolles Finale, zeigt Kraft Muskeln und doch Finessen. (18/20). 05: Eine Nase wie ein grosser DRC-Burgunder, dicht, nussig, Malznoten und Feigenkerne, vermischt mit überreifen Erdbeeren und Pflaumen. Im Gaumen dick, reich, fast mollig, innen aber mit satten, stützenden und reifen Tanninen, nicht nur in der Nase, sondern auch am Ende schmeckt dieser Pavie wie ein Côte de Nuits, am ehesten mit einem Grands Echezéaux aus einem ganz grossen Jahr zu vergleichen. Dieser Pavie wird einmal ganz sicher viel Erotik versprühen und braucht auch nicht so lange um zu zeigen, was in ihm stecken wird. 09: Extrem dunkles Granat. Drogenhaftes, reifes Merlotbouquet, eine dezent konfitürige, aber doch passende Süsse zeigend, Rosenpfeffer, Amarenakirschen und frisch gerösteter Arabicakaffee, Wildleder. Im Gaumen von erschlagendem Power, noch jung, etwas avantgardistisch vinifiziert, somit auch leicht mehlig im Fluss. Wird er den erwünschten Schmelz je erlangen? trinken (2011 - 2024)
92 Wine Spectator
Powerful, with loads of smoke, vanilla, berry and chocolate character. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Modern and rich. Well-done. Best after 2008. 7,500 cases made. JS
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Château Pavie
Pavie stands for the small vine-grown peaches that previously occupied this Saint-Émilion plot of land prior to the 4th century. Today, Château Pavie carries its heritage in its name, and stands as the largest Premier Grand Cru Classé in the entire appellation. With 37-hectares of continuous vines and ample amounts of sunshine, this remarkable south-facing lot can be classified into three specific terroirs. The newly redesigned estate by Alberto Pinto, has a large glass façade that offers an outstanding view of the hillside vineyard, some even claim it’s "the most beautiful spot in Saint-Émilion.” Purchased by Gérard Perse in 1998, owner of the Pavie-Decesse and Monbousquet châteaux, Pavie is now one of the greatest new wave producers. Pavie, like the other Perse wines have developed into late-harvested and highly extracted reds, balanced by their dichotomy of opulence and delicacy. Promoted to the Premier Grand Cru Classé A status in 2012, the Grand Vin, Pavie is an exemplarily Perse wine, vinified with a modern approach, the result is rich, concentrated and high in quality.