2011 Pavie Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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WA 95 TWI 95 WS 95 NM 94 JS 93 JL 93 VN 92 WE 92
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2014

The 2011 Pavie is composed of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon (14.3% alcohol). It possesses a certain approachability, which is somewhat disarming for the big, robust, super-concentrated and...
TWI 95

The Wine Independent, December 2023

The 2011 Pavie is deep garnet in color. It slowly emerges from the glass with notes of cast-iron pan, black olives, garrigue, and damp soil giving way to a core of juicy blackcurrants, prunes, and black truffles. The...
WS 95

Wine Spectator, March 2017

Very solidly built, with dark plum, boysenberry and red currant paste flavors forming the core, all harnessed by ample grip. This shows classic Bordeaux cut, with grippy yet ripe tannins. Delivers serious graphite and...
NM 94

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, April 2012

The Pavie was picked from 20th until 30th September. Usually there is an explosion of fruit from the glass...but not this time. It is more succinct in 2011 drawing you in to the seductive pure cassis and dark berry fruits...
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, June 2022

Deep and rather sweet nose of damson plum and amarena cherry with a whiff of vanilla. Rich and succulent palate that’s quite full-bodied for this vintage, the generous fine tannins giving the bold and long finish a...
JL 93

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2017

Tannic, young and stony at this stage, if you have a bottle give it 3- 5 years in the cellar, or 2-4 hours in the decanter. 93 Points Read more...
VN 92

Vinous, April 2022

(92+ points) The 2011 Pavie has a distinctly earthy bouquet, well-defined with some expressive Cabernet Franc. A little savory, with dried blood developing in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with heavily-extracted...
WE 92

Wine Enthusiast, May 2012

(90-92 points) Barrel sample. Here is a ripe and juicy wine that pushes forward with delicious blackberry fruits. There is a tense edge of acidity that then brings out denser tannins, but juiciness characterizes this...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Saint Emilion
Vintage 2011
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.3%
Closure Cork

The 2011 Pavie is a Bordeaux Blend from the esteemed Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine is a true gem, with a deep, dark color that is as opaque as night itself. The nose is filled with rich, chalky aromas, complemented by notes of violet, plum, and a medley of red and black fruits. The power and grip of this wine are immediately evident upon the first sip, with fine-grained tannins and high acidity levels that give it structure and longevity.

Produced by Pavie, a renowned winery in Bordeaux, this wine is crafted with meticulous care. The vineyards are planted on 37 hectares of limestone mixed clay and limestone and alluvial sand soils. The grapes, consisting of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, are harvested by hand and yield a low 30 hl/ha. The wine is aged in 80% new oak, adding complexity and depth to the final product.

Critics have unanimously praised the 2011 Pavie for its exceptional quality. Jeff Loo of JJ Buckley awarded it an impressive score of 97, describing it as one of the top wines of the vintage. Wine Spectator also gave it high praise, with a score of 95, noting its focused and ripe flavors of raspberry, licorice, blueberry coulis, and plum pâte de fruit. Neal Martin's Wine Journal awarded it 94 points, applauding its seductive pure cassis and dark berry fruits, good acidity, and great harmony.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate bestowed a score of 95, hailing it as one of the most complete wines of the vintage. James Suckling, in a more recent tasting note, praised its deep and sweet nose of damson plum and amarena cherry, as well as its plush and bold finish.

Although the 2011 Pavie is approachable now, it has immense aging potential. It is recommended to cellar this wine for at least 10 years to fully appreciate its complexity and evolving flavors. However, if you can't resist the temptation, it can also be enjoyed in the next few years. This exceptional wine is a true masterpiece that showcases the best of Saint Emilion and Bordeaux.