Chateau Pavie-Decesse 2001

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Chateau Pavie-Decesse
Millésime	2001
Pays	France
Région	Bordeaux, St. Emilion
Raisin	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Parfait
Consommable	-2022
Stock	0

Avis professionnels

Robert Parker (95)

This 23-acre vineyard, acquired by Gerard and Chantal Perse in 1997, is situated on the south-facing limestone plateau above Chateau Pavie. This blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc (from vines averaging 41 years of age) was cropped at a meager 30 hectoliters per hectare. After a five week maceration, the wine was aged 18 months in 100% new oak, and bottled unfined and unfiltered (as are all the Perse wines). An inky/ruby/purple color is accompanied by rich aromas of Asian spices, soy, black truffles, licorice, espresso, and intense cherry and blackberry fruit. It displays great intensity, medium to full body, low acidity, and high tannin. This beauty is not far off the pace of the blockbuster 2000.

Winespectator (93)

Big and Porty, with loads of berry, vanilla, spice and floral character. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, rich finish. Very impressive.

Rene Gabriel (18)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.