2003 Pavie-Decesse Bordeaux Blend
Reviews of 2003 Pavie-Decesse Bordeaux Blend
96 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
April 2006
This 9-acre vineyard, situated on the limestone plateau above Pavie, is planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. The average age of the vines is 43 years. Pavie-Decesse has become a limited production cuvee since part of the vineyard was incorporated into the larger Pavie site. Production currently averages around 400 cases, depending on the vintage.
94-97 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
April 2005
This vineyard’s limestone plateau was one of the most favored terroirs in the scorching heat and drought of 2003. A dense purple color is accompanied by a gorgeous perfume of graphite, ink, powdered rocks, flowers, blackberries, cassis, and a hint of sweet cherries. Voluptuously-textured, full-bodied, and well-delineated, with no notions of over-ripeness or over-extraction, it is a dense, concentrated effort (from low yields and old vines) with extraordinary vigor, length, and intensity. This is a brilliant wine! Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025.
95-97 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
April 2004
An extraordinary success, the 2003 is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc made from yields of 28 hectoliters per hectare. After a five week maceration, the wine was put through malolactic in new oak, and was aged on its lees for six months. Sadly, there are only 400 cases of this 13.5% alcohol offering. An explosive, flamboyant, astonishing effort, it boasts an opaque dense purple color along with a big, sweet perfume of blackberries, wet stones, and white flowers (perhaps even violets). Full-bodied and well-delineated, the flavors include hints of chocolate, espresso roast, assorted black fruits, and licorice. Deep and dense, with low acidity, loads of glycerin, and a massive but neither over-ripe nor heavy mouthfeel, it should hit its peak in 7-10 years, and last for 35 years. This is one 2003 that recalls what some right bank 1947s may have tasted like at six months of age.
93 points, Wine Spectator
July 2006
Intense aromas of blackberry and raspberry. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and lots of fruit. Big and juicy. Impressive. This is 90 percent Merlot and 10 percent Cabernet Franc. Very flamboyant. Best after 2010.
About 2003 Pavie-Decesse Bordeaux Blend
About the Winery Pavie-Decesse
"Château Pavie Decesse, a St.Emilion Grand Cru Classé property is now producing wines the equal of its illustrious brother Chateau Pavie. Both properties were previously owned by the Valet family until they were purchased by Gérard Perse, owner of Château Monbousquet, in 1997.
Pavie-Decesse is situated in the heart of the Côtes sub-district of St. Emilion, with the vineyards being planted on chalky, clay soils."
About the Wine
"Pavie Decesse is vinified traditionally before being matured in 100% new oak barrels for 18 months. The wines are deep in colour and concentrated and intense on the palate, with noticeable tannins and hints of vanilla...There are 9 hectares planted with Merlot (60%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)."
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