Chateau Pavie 2005 Chateau Pavie Decesse

Luxurious Drinks offers you: Wine – red – 2005 – Chateau Pavie Decesse – Frankreich – Region: Bordeaux – Apellation: SAINT-EMILION – Merlot blend – 750 ml. 96 RP

2005 Chateau Pavie Decesse

Tasting Note:

Pavie Decesse a much smaller vineyard (9 acres) than Pavie produces just over 400 cases of wine. The vines average 45+ years of age and the blend contains no Cabernet Sauvignon and much less Cabernet Franc than Pavie. Yields are similar for the two estates but Pavie Decesse exhibits more espresso chocolate and caramelized Merlot-like flavors and reveals a certain freshness and precision because of its exquisite limestone-based terroir. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc the blockbuster 2005 Pavie Decesse boasts an inky/purple color as well as a gorgeous nose of crushed rocks acacia flowers blackberries blueberries and a super-concentrated cranberry-like note. Its well-integrated toasty oak component is more noticeable than in the Pavie. Exceptionally concentrated powerful and long it is meant for long-term aging in spite of the high percentage of Merlot. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2040+. Source: Wine Advocate

Rating: 96+ RP Reviewed by Robert Parker Date: April 2008