Description
Robert Parker: The 2012 Pavie celebrates its reclassification and
upgrade to Class A St.-Emilion by sporting a new black label with
gold print. Fortunately, every Pavie has benefitted since Perse
began a complete makeover of this estate in 1998. From 47-year-old
vines, the 2012 has an inky purple color, judicious toasty oak in
the nose interwoven with copious blackberry and blackcurrant fruit,
Christmas spices, as well as licorice and graphite. Full-bodied,
rich and moderately tannic, it will require 5-7 years of bottle age
but should drink well for 20-30 years. Kudos to Chantal and Gerard
Perse for their extraordinary commitment to quality, which is so
evident in this more challenging vintage than some of the great
years like 2009 and 2010. Very low yields of 28 hectoliters per
hectare were obtained from this 92-acre estate.
Wine Specs
- Vintage: 2012
- Producer: Chateau Pavie
- Region: Bordeaux / Saint Emilion, France
- Volume: 750ml
- Case Size: 12/case
Supplier: WineCave (Dropship)
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