94 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
December 2005
The 2003 Les Pavots (61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot) exhibits notes of melted licorice, tapenade, damp earth, black currants, and cedar. Slightly more herbaceous than the 2004, with notions of barbecued meat as well as blue and black fruits, this full-bodied, dense 2003 may not have quite the potential of the 2002 or 2001, but it is a brilliant effort to consume between 2008-2020.
92-94 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
February 2005
More down-sized and not as concentrated and expressive as the 2002 is the 2003 Les Pavots, a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot. There are 2,975 cases of this offering. A floral nose of violets – or is it acacia? – intermixed with espresso roast, chocolate, smoke, and black currants is followed by a medium to full-bodied, dense, concentrated, long, rich red. At this stage of development, it is not revealing the depth, length, or potential of either the 2002 or 2001. Nevertheless, it is an impressive wine to drink between 2008 and 2020.
91-94 points, Stephen Tanzer
June 2005
(64% cabernet sauvignon, 21% cabernet franc, 13% merlot and 2% petit verdot; 15% alcohol, with a pH of 4.03) Deep ruby. Brooding aromas of black cherry, raspberry and minerals. Large-scaled, thick and full, with blueberry, black cherry and tarry oak flavors lifted by a note of violet. Generous, superripe and dense. Finishes with huge, toothfurring tannins and a flavor of dark chocolate. Like the Esprit 2003, this comes across as less obviously sweet than the 2002 version. Has just enough grip and acidity to maintain its balance.
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