The wine is an intense garnet red with purplish hue. Fresh, highly expressive ...The wine is an intense garnet red with purplish hue. Fresh, highly expressive and precise on the nose, it reveals blackberry, black cherry and licorice aromas with a slightly mineral cast. It is smooth and opulent on the palate, with an attractive...more
Pure perfection in redwine, the 2020 Château Pavie checks in as 50% Merlot, ...Pure perfection in red wine, the 2020 Château Pavie checks in as 50% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, all raised in 75% new French oak. Absolutely incredible in every way, it has a sensational bouquet of crème de cassis,...more
The color of the 2019 with its deep, brilliant, amaranthine red hue and bright...The color of the 2019 with its deep, brilliant, amaranthine red hue and bright purple glints testifies to the beautiful ripeness of this vintage. The nose is intensely aromatic, pure and reveals great finesse. Our Cabernets find their full expression...more
Blend: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc Lots of violets, ...Blend: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc Lots of violets, blackberries, bark and iodine. Oyster shell. Full-bodied. Firm and velvety tannins with a long and satisfying finish. Juicy and reserved at the end. Chewy and soft. The 2020...more
Gorgeous aromas of dried flowers, currants, bark, and forest floor. Lead penci...Gorgeous aromas of dried flowers, currants, bark, and forest floor. Lead pencil, too. Tobacco. Full-bodied yet racy and polished with fine and silky tannins that run the length of the wine. Crunchy and fresh at the end. Give this five or six years to...more
The result of rigorous selection at each stage of production, in both the vine...The result of rigorous selection at each stage of production, in both the vineyard and the winery, this great, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Structured and tannic but with all the elegance and...more
The vineyard covers 54 acres, made up of sandy clay soil with pure gravel, on ...The vineyard covers 54 acres, made up of sandy clay soil with pure gravel, on a subsoil containing iron residues. The grape varieties consist of Merlot (80%) which contributes to the wine’s fruity flavor and body, and its unmistakable suppleness; and...more
Blend: 50% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon The Barrel Sampl...Blend: 50% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. This wine has an aristocratic air. The tannins and fruit flavors are rich but not showy, indicating how this estate has found its stride....more
The dark, deep, inky color of the wine shows immediately, stemming from the co...The dark, deep, inky color of the wine shows immediately, stemming from the concentration of the vintage. Nose of blackcurrants, black tea and dried flowers stands out. The mouth is rich, fruity and velvety with an incredibly layered tannic structure....more
The best 2020s seem to be confident without showing off or shouting too loudly...The best 2020s seem to be confident without showing off or shouting too loudly and this Carmes does just that. Focused and precise, this is complex and characterful, rich yet vibrant with a texture and taste that makes an impact straight away. Fresh...more
Blend: 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc Beautifully structured, this wine has el...Blend: 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc Beautifully structured, this wine has elegance despite its heft and richness. It has the enticing acidity of the year as well as concentration and generous, spicy, perfumed Cabernet Franc. This is a wine to age and...more