2010 Chateau Pavie Premier Grand Cru Classe A, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl

CRITIC REVIEWS

95+

Stephen Tanzer

(14.5% alcohol; 70% merlot, 20% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon): Saturated, deep ruby-red. High-toned, superripe aromas of black raspberry, cassis and caramel. Then dense, velvety and huge in the mouth, with great power and chew to the thick flavors of cassis, raspberry and crushed chalk. This improbably thick wine boasts terrific sweetness but its huge, building tannins will need a good decade of cellaring to harmonize. Interestingly, Gerard Perse picked this fruit in mid-October, yet the wine has been even higher in alcohol in some recent vintages.

100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Pavie delivers tantalizing suggestions of candied violets, star anise and tapenade over a core of prunes, blueberry compote, Morello cherries and fruitcake with touches of underbrush and bouquet garni. Full-bodied, rich and exotically opulent, the palate has a rock-solid texture of velvety tannins and bold freshness supporting the generous palate of black and blue berry preserves, finishing long and fragrant.

15.5++

JancisRobinson.com

70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 24 months in oak (80% new). Very high tannic grip, bitter and savoury with layers of aniseed, medicinal flavours, savoury black fruit, olive and oak spice. Incredibly dominant tannins, giving a rasping drying finish. Still not ready, even at 15 years old. The score reflects its awkwardness now; the plus signs represent its potential. (RH)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Bordeaux

SUB REGION

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

VINTAGE

2010

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

6x75cl

AVAILABILITY

IMMEDIATE

MAX CRITIC SCORE

95+