Saint Emilion, Bordeaux

750ml

Merlot | Cabernet Franc | Cabernet Sauvignon

99 F | 99 TWI | 98 JL | 97 WS | 96 WE | 96 D | 96 JA | 94 RP | 94 V

“Deep garnet purple in color, the 2019 Pavie is a tad restrained to start, needing some patient swirling to coax out notes of fresh blueberries and boysenberries plus underlying scents of kirsch, violets, star anise, and fragrant earth. The full-bodied palate is taut with bright, youthful, muscular black fruits, supported by plush tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing on a persistent floral note. This was the first vintage for the move from 60% to 50% Merlot along with 30% Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.”