92-94 / NA
Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008
Inky and dark in the glass. Nutmeg over plum, black raspberry and a touch of spicy oak on the bold rich nose. Dark in the mouth with very fine tannins. Spicy black fruits are underscored by a streak of clay and minerals. Long intense finish.
Much care was taken in 2007 during harvest. The tiny 4 hectare plot was hand-picked between October 3 and October 18.
This wine is not yet released from the winery, thus it has no price or value grade.
88 - 91 / NA
Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008
Bright purple core with a violet rim. Earthy cassis and black cherry aromas. Toffee on the front palate followed by dark roasted fruit and a touch of clay. Nicely balanced with impressive depth for the vintage, and smooth, ripe tannins.
This wine is not yet released from the winery, thus it has no price or value grade.
92 / A+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 04 Aug 2008
Very dark inky purple core with a brighter purple and fuchsia rim. Dark rich fruit aromas of blackberry, raspberry and plum surrounded by milk chocolate, dried leather, wet clay and a hint of coffee. Much lighter on its feet in the mouth, with fresh, juicy red fruits, particularly cherry and raspberry. Great acidity makes this a fantastic food wine. Dark chocolate, coffee and hints of earth linger on the finish. Medium to full bodied with ripe, approachable tannins.
92 / A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 05 Aug 2008
Medium purple core with a bright ruby rim. Delicate cassis and black cherry aromas are surrounded by rich clay, dark chocolate, vanilla and spicy nutmeg. Smooth as silk entering the mouth. Complex baking spices jump around rich velvety chocolate, cassis and black cherries with a touch of earth and a long spicy cinnamon finish. Full bodied and well balanced, this is showing beautifully now and should age well for another 7 - 10 years.
90 / A+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 24 Sep 2008
Bright ruby core with a salmon rim, almost like a watered down Cosmo. Candied strawberry and raspberry aromas are supported by a rich clay minerality and a light rose petal lift. Nice ripe raspberry fruit on the entry. Medium body with a smooth, round mouthfeel. Impressive weight for a rose, yet remains clean and fresh. There is a nice touch of orange zest and a bit of wet minerality leading to a candied strawberry finish. There is a touch of residual sugar, but it is balanced well by the acid.
96-98 / A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 05 Apr 2007
In the glass a dark, almost black core is edged with maroon hints and surrounded by a fuchsia rim. Sweet fresh red fruits lead the aromas and are underlined by a hint of fresh mint, cooler clay and minerals, and a toasty cedar/leather component. The wine makes a soft entry into the mouth and quickly builds on the mid-palate to an enormous, chewy wine. The bold depth of fruit balances the tannic strength with flavors of raspberry, blueberry, cinnamon and vanilla lingering on through the finish. A truly fantastic effort showing the success that could be achieved in 2006 with careful planning and hard work. Tasted twice with consistent notes. 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. For the first time ever, Gerard Perse did not use 100% new oak in any of his wines. While this is a sign that the fruit was not as full and rich in 2006 as previous vintages, his choice to use less shows to be a fantastic decision by the end result of his wines. The 2006 Pavie uses 65% new oak.
While this is an expensive wine, it still breaks into the A- for value for a this important reason: this was one of the best wines of the vintage, and it is a fraction of the cost of the classified growths that are not worth the money in the 2006 vintage.
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