Pavie 2012
Pavie 2012 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon (Saint-Émilion, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £295.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Château La Conseillante, Pomerol 2021 Château La Conseillante · Bordeaux | £235.00 | |||
| La Mondotte 1996 La Mondotte · Bordeaux | £230.00 | |||
| L`If 2016 L`If · Bordeaux | £160.00 | |||
| Les Asteries Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2015 Chateau Teyssier · Bordeaux | £124.96 |
Château Pavie 2012 is a full-bodied red wine from the revered property of Château Pavie in the St-Emilion appellation of Bordeaux. Pavie is widely regarded as possessing one of Bordeaux’s greatest terroirs. Largely limestone and clay soils, excellent drainage and a sun-catching southerly exposure all contribute to this. Pavie`s grand vin is typically a blend of 55% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and is aged in 80-100% new oak barriques for 18 months. The 2012 is the first since the property was promoted to the rank of Premier Grand Cru Classé B. "Pavie is a wine that it really isn`t worth approaching before the 10 year window - not just because under its then-regime, everything was turned up to the max, but because this is a powerful terroir that delivers muscular wines. It`s beginning to relax, if displaying waves of gunsmoke and rubber reduction aromatics at first. Once it unwinds in the glass, you get grilled sandalwood and cloves alongside liquorice bud, black cherry, raspberry and cassis fruits. The limestone influence with its mouthwatering salinity and saffron is kicking in and this has character and tension.