Chateau Pavie Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classsé A 2020 i trækasse

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Markus del Monego MW

A brilliant wine with deep purple cplour, violet hue and a black core. Rich and refined nose with complex character, blackberries, plums and elderberries, hints of black cherries and sloe in the background, complemented by oriental spices, cardamom, vanilla and cloves. On the palate opulent yet elegant with great freshness, massive yet balanced tannins, multi-layered fruit and oriental spices. An outstanding wine with excellent complexity, depth and length.

Bettane et Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Decanter

The Cabernets dominate the blend on the aromatics, and you can really see they are moving the needle on the architecture and sculpting of this wine. A ton of concentration on the nose and upfront, but it is well balanced by damson and blackberry, and has a sense of energy, uplift and clear minerality. This shows the limestone terroir in a way that, with the best will in the world, the more concentrated style of Pavie just didn't do. There is density and glamour, with layers of black chocolate, graphite and liquorice. It is pretty disarming overall, and will age extremely well. 3.61pH. A yield of 31hl/ha, average age of vine 49 years. 75% new oak.

Terre de Vins

James Suckling

The aromas are already exceptional, showing crushed-stone, limestone and salt character to the dark fruit and bark. It’s full-bodied, yet agile. Floats on the palate, then kicks in with loads of ultra fine tannins. The intensity and verve of this wine promises true greatness.