The Spirit of Pavie... That says it all, or almost! Gérard Perse's idea was to bring together the second wines from his estates in a single bottle, applying all the expertise and attention he gives to his great Château Pavie. Round, balanced, structured, with depth and elegance, this nectar has it all: a great wine at an affordable price! Delivery in wooden cases for all orders of 6 bottles of this wine.
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
Lovely fresh fruit and subtle woody notes
Mouth
Full-bodied and rounded attack with fresh, ripe fruit, lovely fine tannins and subtle spices, the finish is persistent and flavorful.
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with red meat, lamb, game, a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 5 stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
The pharaonic cellars of Château Pavie live up to its status as a Premier Grand Cru Classé A, obtained in 2012. Both the vineyard and the cellars have been completely restructured in recent vintages by Gérard Perse, who has embodied the revival of the estate since its acquisition in 1998. His cultural and financial commitment is total: the plots combining the plateau and south-facing slopes now cover 37 hectares, between the Châteaux Pavie-Decesse, Larcis-Ducasse, and La Gaffelière. The style of the wine combines, in a balance that is unique on the right bank, the utmost fullness with a nobility of texture that is perfectly calibrated. The great terroirs speak with flamboyant majesty, provided you are willing to wait at least ten years, otherwise you risk missing out on the true complexity of the vintage. (The 2000 vintage tasted recently showed exceptional elegance and fullness). The 2016 and 2017 vintages have gained even more nuance and are reaching their peak. Those in a hurry can already invest in Esprit de Pavie: a sappy and very tasty Bordeaux for less than €20!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Truly established in the 19th century, Pavie extends its vast 37-hectare vineyard on the eponymous hillside, one of the cradles of local viticulture in the 4th century. Its unique terroir, divided into three parts: the limestone plateau, its dense and deep clay hillside, and its slightly gravelly sandy-clay foothills, justified its inclusion in 2012 among the elite of the Premier Grand Cru Classé A wines. This elevation was also due to the considerable investments made by its owner since 1998, Gérard Perse, a businessman who made his fortune in mass retail. Inaugurated in 2013, a new winery designed by Alberto Pinto, decorator of palaces and luxury hotels, confirms the rise of the vintage and allows for even more precise winemaking.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rating (2014 guide) 14.5/20 (Good)
About wine:
A great wine from a "small" appellation, crafted with the expertise of the Perse team. This wine offers great suppleness and a touch of freshness, based on licorice tannins and bursting with black fruit flavors.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2021 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Acquired in 1997 by Gérard Perse, the estate has gone from strength to strength, championing a resolutely modern style of high concentration. Extremely low yields, the pursuit of highly mature grapes, extensive extraction and luxurious aging: all the factors that theoretically improve the quality of the wines are present. And the investments never stop... The impressive and massive extension of the cellars, the winery and, above all, the creation of a bright, Versailles-style reception room covering 600 m², inaugurated in June 2013. The estate does not seek to produce easy, immediate wines, but to take a long-term approach. The terroir of the south coast, one of the very best in Saint-Émilion, promotes the longevity of the wines. Without losing any of their monumentality, the latest vintages nevertheless show a slight shift towards greater flexibility in the early years, with a more natural expression.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 25 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. GEORGES ANDRE A. Published on March 7, 2019
fine wine
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Review and opinion by Mr. ALAIN F. Published on 12/22/2018
Worth growing older
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Review and opinion by Mr. UMBERTO M. Published on 12/02/2018
A very good Bordeaux. Mature, fruity, and quite rich. At its peak, ready to drink!
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Review and opinion by Mr. PATRICE K. Published on 08/05/2018
Has practically passed its peak. For a Bordeaux from a prestigious estate, it is really overrated. Even if it is a young vintage, 6 years old, that's not very old... Not recommended.
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Review and opinion by Mr. PIERRE F. Published on 05/28/2018
pleasant surprise, very good value for money
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Note and opinion by Mr. WILFRIED V. Published on 09/12/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. PH J O. Published on 07/23/2024
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Note and opinion by Mr. BERNARD G. Published on 10/19/2021
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Note and opinion by Mr. BERNARD P. Published on 09/20/2020
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Review and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC S. Published on 07/14/2020
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