„This wine has a very youthful color and seems to be close to full maturity, without the density of the 1998, or its successor, the perfect 2000. It has abundant foresty notes, plenty of spice box, blackcurrant and black cherry fruit, some background toasty oak, medium to full body and sweet tannin. A very delicious wine, it offers a complex and fragrant style. It should be drunk over the next 12-15 years
Pavie is widely acclaimed as one of Bordeaux’s greatest terroirs, of largely limestone and clay soils. Brilliantly situated with a sunny, southern exposure and exceptional drainage, Pavie potentially rivals nearby Ausone, the oldest and possibly the most famous estate in Bordeaux. Pavie’s other nearby neighbors include, Pavie-Macquin and Troplong-Mondot to the north, Larcis-Ducasse to the southeast and La Gaffelière and Saint-Georges Côte Pavie to the west. Until 1978, previous owners rarely produced great wine, but of course that all changed with the acquisition of the 92-acre, single vineyard by Chantal and Gérard Perse. In short, they dramatically raised the quality. Currently, the vineyard is planted with 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, but the actual blend for each vintage tends to possess slightly higher amounts of Merlot. A perfectionist, owner Gérard Perse is flexible with the percentage of new oak, as well as how long the wine is aged in cask. Great vintages can get 100% new oak and spend up to 32 months in barrel. Lesser years are bottled after 18 months and see at least 30% less new oak. There is no fining or filtration. The resulting wine has been considered one of the superstars of Bordeaux since 1978.“
Robert Parker 92 Punkte (Aug. 2015)
„The 1999 Pavie is a candidate for "wine of the vintage". It boasts an opaque ruby/purple color in addition to gorgeous aromas of crushed minerals, smoke, licorice, cherry liqueur, and black currants. The wine is exceptionally pure and multilayered, with stunning texture and overall balance. The tannin level suggests 3-4 years of cellaring is warranted; it should age gracefully for 25+ years. If readers are wondering why Pavie has become so much better under the administration of Chantal and Gerard Perse, keep in mind that yields are one-third of what they were under the previous owners.“
Robert Parker 95 Punkte (Apr. 2002)
„This is a hedonistic, sweet, expansive, and unctuous wine. The acidity is low, and the color a saturated purple/black. The bouquet offers fabulous minerality along with copious quantities of thick, succulent, black raspberry, cassis, and cherry liqueur fruit, all nicely dosed with subtle smoky new oak. It is a wine of immense richness, layers of concentration, and a viscous, long finish that should ensure 30-40 years of drinkability. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2040.“
Robert Parker 93-96 Punkte (Apr. 2001)
„The 1999 Pavie, a blend of 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, is a dazzling expression of both terroir and winemaking. The mineral content of the limestone found in the hillside vineyards can be tasted, but there are also mindboggling levels of concentration and extract. The 1999 is forward and will offer early drinkability. Extraordinarily concentrated, with a thick, unctuously-textured mid-section, and a fabulous 45+ second finish, it offers abundant black fruits, minerals, smoke, dried herbs, and toasty aromas and flavors. A terrific effort, it is unquestionably atypical for the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2025.“
Robert Parker 92-96 Punkte (Apr. 2000)
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