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Chateau Pavie 2024
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| — | The wine history of Château Pavie goes back to the 4th century. The estate experienced a remarkable renaissance in 1998 when it was acquired by the Perse family. |
| — | Under the stewardship of Gérard Perse, the estate ascended to the pinnacle of the appellation, culminating in its prestigious promotion to Premier Grand Cru Classé A in 2012. |
| — | En Primeur Offer - Secure Bordeaux’s most sought-after wines before they’re bottled. This exclusive pre-release offers early access to top estates at often favourable pricing. Wines are expected to land in Australia by late 2027. |
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Tasting Notes
The wine history of Château Pavie goes back to the 4th century. The estate experienced a remarkable renaissance in 1998 when it was acquired by the Perse family. Under the stewardship of Gérard Perse, the estate ascended to the pinnacle of the appellation, culminating in its prestigious promotion to Premier Grand Cru Classé A in 2012. The vineyard of Château Pavie boasts a rich tapestry of terroirs, ranging from the "limestone plateau" of Saint-Emilion, situated approximately 85 meters above the Dordogne River, to the "middle of the hill" at around 55 meters above the Dordogne. This exceptional terroir gracefully manifests itself in the wines, bestowing upon them elegance, finesse, freshness, and purity.
"The 2024 vintage brought its share of challenges that called upon all the vigneron’s expertise and experience. Relentlessly, with energy and tenacity, we pursued our quest for perfection. Our terroir, both powerful and generous, once again demonstrated its exceptional qualities and revealed all its strength
of character. The weather conditions during the growing season necessitated painstaking work and the commitment of each vigneron. Skill and experience guided the decision-making of the technical managers.
Finally, at each stage of the cycle, our determination and enthusiasm enabled us to push the boundaries to their limit in order to achieve optimal ripeness in the grapes.
As the Primeurs tastings begin, we are proud to present our wines to you. 2024 is a subtle vintage with outstanding harmony that offers the promise of a wine of timeless elegance." - Gérard Perse
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Cabernet Blend
Vintage: 2024
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion
Alcohol %: 13.6%
Cellaring: 15 Plus Years
Scores
97 / 100"(St Emilion; 51% Merlot; 32% Cabernet Franc; 17% Cabernet Sauvignon; a final yield of 24.1 hl/ha; pH 3.68; 13.6% alcohol; tasted at the property). Very limestone in its aromatic profile and signature contributing to the sense of verticality and lift. Blueberries and black berries, brambles and fruits of the forest and, of course, those Pavie cherries.Graphite and freshly grated dark chocolate. A hint of heather. Violet. And also just a suggestion of ferrous minerality. This is more ample than Arômes but not massively so. Very spherical in form in the mouth with almost a blackhole density at the core. Yet this is, above all, gracious, quite fluid and almost sinuous for Pavie. It tapers gently on the finish after the grip and release of the crumbly chalky tannins. Fabulous. The southern exposition of the parcels on the famous Côte Pavie make this feel more sunny (solaire) than almost all other wines of the vintage. - Colin Hay"
- The Drinks Business
97 / 100
"Deep garnet-purple colored. Comes barreling out with ready-to-go notes of red currant jelly, fresh black plums, and boysenberries, plus suggestions of tilled soil, cardamom, black olives, and lavender oil. Medium-bodied, the palate is tightly wound with intense red and black berry layers, supported by firm, fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and minerally. Pure energy. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown"
- The Wine Independent
97 / 100
"Château Pavie did not begin harvesting until September 27, with the team patiently waiting through rain and storms for the ideal maturity – a level of ripeness that many other estates in the 2024 vintage pursued but could not attain. As the alcohol content gently dropped to 13.71% and the intense toasted aromas faded into a delicate, rounded ripple, Château Pavie finally revealed its true essence. It is not a showy strength but a tension that quietly resides deep within the terroir; not blinding starlight, but the slow, flowing passage of time over the limestone. After years of observation, I am more certain than ever that Château Pavie is a winery made for adversity. Regardless of the vintage, it unyieldingly imprints its style into every bottle, constantly narrating the story of its limestone framework, rich spirit, and the whispers of time. - Alexandre Ma"
- Alexandre Ma
