Château Pavie 2019 is a top-tier red wine from Saint-Émilion on the right bank of Bordeaux, France. This vintage has garnered high praise from international wine critics for its powerful body, exceptional complexity, and precise balance.
Wine Profile
- Grape Varieties: A blend of 50% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc, and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon. In recent years, the winery has gradually reduced the Merlot proportion to pursue a more elegant style.
- Aging: Aged in 80% new French oak barrels and 20% single-origin barrels, with an alcohol content of approximately 14.73% vol.
Tasting Note
- Aroma: Deep purple color with complex notes of ripe black cherries, blackcurrants, dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, violets, and a touch of minerality.
- Palate: Full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful with elegant, well-integrated tannins, great freshness, and a savory, long finish.
- Flavor Characteristics: A deep purplish-red wine. It presents rich aromas of ripe black cherry, blackcurrant, tobacco leaf, violet, and graphite. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful, with captivating minerality and a slight saltiness. The tannins are refined, and the finish is long.
- Drinking Window: Recommended for 5 to 7 years in the cellar before drinking; its aging potential can reach over 30 years.
- Food Pairings: Pairs exceptionally well with rich red meats, game, and hard cheeses.
