97 Points
97 Points
97 Points

Chateau Pavie 2024

SKU: CAPA202410 UCAU

$439.99

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The wine history of Château Pavie goes back to the 4th century. The estate experienced a remarkable renaissance in 1998 when it was acquired by the Perse family.

Under the stewardship of Gérard Perse, the estate ascended to the pinnacle of the appellation, culminating in its prestigious promotion to Premier Grand Cru Classé A in 2012.

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Critic Scores

97 // The Drinks Business

"(St Emilion; 51% Merlot; 32% Cabernet Franc; 17% Cabernet Sauvignon; a final yield of 24.1 hl/ha; pH 3.68; 13.6% alcohol; tasted at the property). Very limestone in its aromatic profile and signature contributing to the sense of verticality and lift. Blueberries and black berries, brambles and fruits of the forest and, of course, those Pavie cherries.Graphite and freshly grated dark chocolate. A hint of heather. Violet. And also just a suggestion of ferrous minerality. This is more ample than Arômes but not massively so. Very spherical in form in the mouth with almost a blackhole density at the core. Yet this is, above all, gracious, quite fluid and almost sinuous for Pavie. It tapers gently on the finish after the grip and release of the crumbly chalky tannins. Fabulous. The southern exposition of the parcels on the famous Côte Pavie make this feel more sunny (solaire) than almost all other wines of the vintage. - Colin Hay"

97 // The Wine Independent

"Deep garnet-purple colored. Comes barreling out with ready-to-go notes of red currant jelly, fresh black plums, and boysenberries, plus suggestions of tilled soil, cardamom, black olives, and lavender oil. Medium-bodied, the palate is tightly wound with intense red and black berry layers, supported by firm, fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and minerally. Pure energy. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown"

97 // Alexandre Ma

"Château Pavie did not begin harvesting until September 27, with the team patiently waiting through rain and storms for the ideal maturity – a level of ripeness that many other estates in the 2024 vintage pursued but could not attain. As the alcohol content gently dropped to 13.71% and the intense toasted aromas faded into a delicate, rounded ripple, Château Pavie finally revealed its true essence. It is not a showy strength but a tension that quietly resides deep within the terroir; not blinding starlight, but the slow, flowing passage of time over the limestone. After years of observation, I am more certain than ever that Château Pavie is a winery made for adversity. Regardless of the vintage, it unyieldingly imprints its style into every bottle, constantly narrating the story of its limestone framework, rich spirit, and the whispers of time. - Alexandre Ma"

Product Details

Red

2024

Cabernet Blend

Château Pavie

Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

13.6%

750ml (Bottle)

En Premier

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Description

The wine history of Château Pavie goes back to the 4th century. The estate experienced a remarkable renaissance in 1998 when it was acquired by the Perse family. Under the stewardship of Gérard Perse, the estate ascended to the pinnacle of the appellation, culminating in its prestigious promotion to Premier Grand Cru Classé A in 2012. The vineyard of Château Pavie boasts a rich tapestry of terroirs, ranging from the "limestone plateau" of Saint-Emilion, situated approximately 85 meters above the Dordogne River, to the "middle of the hill" at around 55 meters above the Dordogne. This exceptional terroir gracefully manifests itself in the wines, bestowing upon them elegance, finesse, freshness, and purity.
"The 2024 vintage brought its share of challenges that called upon all the vigneron’s expertise and experience. Relentlessly, with energy and tenacity, we pursued our quest for perfection. Our terroir, both powerful and generous, once again demonstrated its exceptional qualities and revealed all its strength
of character. The weather conditions during the growing season necessitated painstaking work and the commitment of each vigneron. Skill and experience guided the decision-making of the technical managers.
Finally, at each stage of the cycle, our determination and enthusiasm enabled us to push the boundaries to their limit in order to achieve optimal ripeness in the grapes.
As the Primeurs tastings begin, we are proud to present our wines to you. 2024 is a subtle vintage with outstanding harmony that offers the promise of a wine of timeless elegance." - Gérard Perse
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackberry, Earthy, Spice

Palate:

Blackberry, Plum, Spice

Tasting Notes

Description

The wine history of Château Pavie goes back to the 4th century. The estate experienced a remarkable renaissance in 1998 when it was acquired by the Perse family. Under the stewardship of Gérard Perse, the estate ascended to the pinnacle of the appellation, culminating in its prestigious promotion to Premier Grand Cru Classé A in 2012. The vineyard of Château Pavie boasts a rich tapestry of terroirs, ranging from the "limestone plateau" of Saint-Emilion, situated approximately 85 meters above the Dordogne River, to the "middle of the hill" at around 55 meters above the Dordogne. This exceptional terroir gracefully manifests itself in the wines, bestowing upon them elegance, finesse, freshness, and purity.

"The 2024 vintage brought its share of challenges that called upon all the vigneron’s expertise and experience. Relentlessly, with energy and tenacity, we pursued our quest for perfection. Our terroir, both powerful and generous, once again demonstrated its exceptional qualities and revealed all its strength
of character. The weather conditions during the growing season necessitated painstaking work and the commitment of each vigneron. Skill and experience guided the decision-making of the technical managers.

Finally, at each stage of the cycle, our determination and enthusiasm enabled us to push the boundaries to their limit in order to achieve optimal ripeness in the grapes.

As the Primeurs tastings begin, we are proud to present our wines to you. 2024 is a subtle vintage with outstanding harmony that offers the promise of a wine of timeless elegance." - Gérard Perse

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackberry, Earthy, Spice

Palate:

Blackberry, Plum, Spice

Chateau Pavie

The slopes of Chateau Pavie and Ausone were first planted by the ancient Romans in the fourth century. However, Chateau Pavie did not become famous as a Saint Emilion wine producer until almost two thousand years later.

Chateau Pavie was definitely famous by the mid 19th century. At the time, the Robert Parker of the day was the Bordeaux bible published by Cocks and Feret’s “Bordeaux et ses vins.” In 1850, the first edition was already high on the wines from Pavie as they named it one of the First classed Growths in Saint Emilion.

A portion of Chateau Pavie was sold off in 1885, interestingly, (the same year that the famous, classification of the Medoc took place), to the well known, Bordeaux negociant Ferdinand Bouffard.

It was Bouffard’s desire to increase the size of the vineyards. In time he managed to put together a 50 hectare vineyard with an annual production that ranged from 12,500 to 15,000 cases per year. That made Chateau Pavie one of the largest estates in the Right Bank!

By the late 1800’s, Chateau Pavie and Pavie Decesse were fully separate estates. Close to the same time, the Macquin family was also busy purchasing parcels of vineyards in the same region too. Those purchases led to the creation of Chateau Pavie Macquin.

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Jumping ahead to the next century and the start of the First World War, Ferdinand Bouffard sold Chateau Pavie to Albert Porte who eventually sold the vineyard to the Valette family. The Valette family was were well-known Bordeaux negociants from Paris.

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