The 2009 Pavie Bordeaux Blend is a standout vintage from the renowned Saint Emilion region in Bordeaux, France. This wine, crafted by Pavie, presents a formidable profile characterized by its deep garnet color and an alcohol content of 14.5%.

Critics have lauded this vintage for its remarkable complexity and structure. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a perfect score of 100, describing it as "pure seduction in the mouth" with a "velvety texture" and "oodles of freshness" that frame the opulent fruit. Jeb Dunnuck echoes this sentiment, also giving it a 100, and noting its "massive bouquet of blackcurrants, scorched earth, chocolate, graphite, and lead pencil," and praising it as a "magical, legendary wine."

James Suckling, who scores it 98, highlights its "amazing depth of fruit and tannins" with a "long, long finish," advising potential drinkers to decant if they wish to enjoy it now, though it's ultimately "one for the cellar." Similarly, Decanter, also scoring it 98, commends its "powerful, concentrated, intense and ripe" character, noting its restraint and lift on the finish.

Wine Spectator gives it a 97, celebrating its "loads of warm fig, boysenberry and raspberry confiture flavors" that show in waves, while Vinous, scoring it 96, appreciates its "gorgeous bouquet" and "compelling tension on the finish."

The blend comprises 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, contributing to its robust and balanced profile. This wine is recommended for aging, with several reviewers suggesting it will continue to develop over the next several decades, making it a prized addition to any collector's cellar.