Chateau Pavie
Saint Emilion Grand Cru Aromes de Pavie 2021
Other years:
2022| Denomination | AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in barrel and ageing in new barriques (70%–100% new oak depending on the vintage) for 18–32 months |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Name and vintage: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC, Bordeaux, 2021 harvest
- Blend composition: Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
- Vinification: fermentation in vats at 20°C, 3-week maceration
- Ageing in wood: 18–32 months in barrique, with 70%–100% new oak
- Recommended pairings: duck à l'orange, pork, poultry and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chateau Pavie Aromes de Pavie is a still red wine born from the elegant blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. A true expression of the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation, this Bordeaux blend stands out for its full structure and enveloping flavour profile. Its complex tannic texture promises remarkable longevity, making it the ideal companion for rich dishes such as duck à l'orange, flavourful pork and selections of mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
It comes from vineyards located in Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, in the renowned Bordeaux region. The vines grow at around 85 metres above sea level on a distinctive limestone plateau. The deep interaction between the clay-limestone soils and the rocky subsoil ensures the grapes have a rich aromatic concentration. This strong geological imprint gives the wine a pronounced structural solidity, transforming the energy of the land into a red with a clear, intense profile, perfectly capable of ageing gracefully.
How it is produced
The meticulous vinification begins with fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden vats, prolonging skin contact for three weeks to optimise extraction. Subsequently, malolactic fermentation takes place entirely in barrel, enhancing the wine's smoothness. The final ageing continues in new oak barrels for a period ranging from 18 to 32 months. This rigorous process shapes a compact texture, ensuring a perfect balance between the volume on the palate and elegant tannic support.
History and Curiosities
The excellence of Château Pavie is fully expressed in the Arômes de Pavie 2021, a renowned Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC awarded 94 points by Decanter. Born from an exceptional clay-limestone soil, this prestigious red enhances the softness of Merlot, harmonising it with the bold character of the Cabernets. The meticulous vinification in wooden vats and the long ageing in new barriques for a period that can reach up to thirty-two months give the wine an enveloping complexity and extraordinary longevity.
Awards
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2021
93/100
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2021
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
90/100
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Tasting notes
Color
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
The central area plays with space and natural light. Like the vines, the large glass façade captures the sun's rays, offering a magnificent view of the hillside vineyard. This is "the most beautiful spot in Saint-Emilion", according to some. "From one side you can see the village while the other offers a view of neighboring vineyards towards the Dordogne and the Entre-deux-Mers region beyond. Read more
| Name | Chateau Pavie Saint Emilion Grand Cru Aromes de Pavie 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Saint-Emilion AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Pavie |
| Story | History and Curiosities The excellence of Château Pavie is fully expressed in the Arômes de Pavie 2021, a renowned Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC awarded 94 points by Decanter. Born from an exceptional clay-limestone soil, this prestigious red enhances the softness of Merlot, harmonising it with the bold character of the Cabernets. The meticulous vinification in wooden vats and the long ageing in new barriques for a period that can reach up to thirty-two months give the wine an enveloping complexity and extraordinary longevity. |
| Origin | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France |
| Soil composition | Altopiano calcareo composto da terreno argilloso-calcareo su un sottosuolo calcareo asteriscato |
| Fermentation temperature | 20 °C |
| Fermentation | 3 weeks |
| Production technique | Fermentation in wooden vats at a controlled temperature (20 °C), with skin maceration for 3 weeks; malolactic fermentation in barrels; ageing in new barriques (70%–100% new oak) for 18–32 months. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in wooden vats at controlled temperature (20°C), with maceration on the skins for 3 weeks; malolactic fermentation in barrel; ageing in new barriques (70%–100% new oak depending on the vintage) for 18–32 months. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in barrel and ageing in new barriques (70%–100% new oak depending on the vintage) for 18–32 months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |