2004 Pavie Bordeaux Blend
Reviews of 2004 Pavie Bordeaux Blend
95-97 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
June 2006
The 2004 Pavie (7,050 cases) tips the scales at 13.5% alcohol. One of the stars of the vintage, it boasts a dense purple color as well as a penetrating, fragrant perfume of creme de cassis, black cherry liqueur, licorice, Asian spices, and incense. Full-bodied and powerful with silky tannin, a multi-layered attack as well as mid-palate, and a fabulously long finish that lasts for nearly a minute, this beauty needs 5-7 years of cellaring, and should age for 40-50 years.
95-97 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
April 2005
This is a compelling effort. A blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon (cropped at 30 hectoliters per hectare), the 2004 Pavie represents the Lafite Rothschild of St.-Emilion. A wine of great intensity, irrefutable minerality, a wonderful fragrance, and a tremendously long finish, this black/purple-colored, medium to full-bodied, vibrant effort boasts wonderful sweetness, but more minerality and definition than the blockbuster 2003 (which appears to be taking on more minerality as it ages). The 2004 is similar to the 2001, with additional focus and elegance. A profound effort, copious quantities of black raspberries, cherries, crushed rocks, and violets are followed by medium to full body, a precise palate with laser-like precision, beautiful fruit, a multilayered texture, and a long, sweetly tannic finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2025+.
95 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
January 2007
A brilliant effort from proprietors Chantal and Gerard Perse, Pavie’s 2004 (7,050 cases) exhibits an inky/ruby/purple color, a surprisingly soft, forward style for this hallowed terroir, full-bodied, and concentrated creme de cassis flavors intermixed with cherries, truffles, and subtle smoky wood notes. Beautifully-textured as well as expansive, this may be the most developed and forward Pavie made by Perse since his acquisition of the property in 1998. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2025+.
89-91 points, Wine Spectator
June 2005
Intense aromas of mineral, mint and blackberry follow through to a full-bodied palate, with chewy yet velvety tannins and a long finish. Very firm. I would like just a bit more midpalate. Very extracted, but should come around. Fresh acidity. Gerard Perse, owner of Pavie, says that the acidity is higher than in recent vintages, but it may give the wines a bit of hardness. I agree. Score range: 89-91 (JS)
About 2004 Pavie Bordeaux Blend
About the Winery Pavie
"Gérard Perse (already at Montbousquet and Pavie-Decesse), has returned this property to its former glory. It is situated on the most beautiful hillside of Saint-Emilion, with chalky-clay terroirs, and sandy-clay terroir at the foot of the hill. The wines are of excellent quality,lively and immediately attractive, but which should be kept for at least ten years..."
About the Wine
55% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
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