2012 Pavie Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 98 JL 96 TWI 96 WE 96 WA 95 WS 95 JS 94 JA 94 VN 94
JD 98

jebdunnuck.com, June 2020

(98+ points) Bottled under a black label to celebrate Pavie’s addition to the Grand Cru Classé “A” classification, the 2012 Chateau Pavie is a brilliant wine, and readers with bottles in their cellars are in for a treat...
JL 96

TheWineCellarInsider.com, September 2018

Silky tannins, pure fruits, rocks and stone with licorice and fresh cherries are all over the place. There is richness here, but it is a bit subdued from other, riper, more powerful vintages, which might end up being a...
TWI 96

The Wine Independent, December 2023

Deep garnet in color, the 2012 Pavie prances out of the glass with showy notes of kirsch, black raspberries, and juicy black plums plus touches of lavender, pencil lead, and rose oil. The medium to full-bodied palate is...
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, April 2013

(94–96 points) Barrel sample. This is a powerful wine which exhibits a change in style towards elegance in recent years. The palate has delicious Merlot fruitiness along with black-currant acidity and a dense structure...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2015

The 2012 Pavie celebrates its reclassification and upgrade to Class A St.-Emilion by sporting a new black label with gold print. Fortunately, every Pavie has benefitted since Perse began a complete makeover of this estate...
WS 95

Wine Spectator, January 2015

This pulls out all the stops, with lush boysenberry confiture, warm plum sauce and blueberry reduction notes seamlessly intertwined with licorice snap, roasted apple wood and fruitcake flavors. A terrific bolt of...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, June 2022

Open nose of bramble jelly with a glaze of toasty aromas. Both quite rich and well-structured with plenty of fine tannin and pronounced earthiness on the generous palate. Very focused, long finish with energy, suggesting...
JA 94

janeanson.com, March 2022

Pavie is a wine that it really isn't worth approaching before the 10 year window - not just because under its then-regime, everything was turned up to the max, but because this is a powerful terroir that delivers muscular...
VN 94

Vinous, September 2022

The 2012 Pavie has a lovely bouquet, one of the best on the Right Bank, with gorgeous brambly red fruit, fig and black truffle, developing a Left Bank like personality with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a vibrant...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Saint Emilion
Vintage 2012
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2012 Pavie is a remarkable Bordeaux Blend from the prestigious Saint Emilion region of Bordeaux, France. With its deep red color and elegant label, this wine exudes sophistication and class. Produced by the renowned Pavie winery, this wine is crafted with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality that is evident in every sip.

On the nose, the 2012 Pavie offers a captivating bouquet of lush boysenberry confiture, warm plum sauce, and blueberry reduction. These fruit notes are seamlessly intertwined with enticing aromas of licorice snap, roasted apple wood, and fruitcake. As you take your first sip, you will be greeted by a terrific bolt of graphite that courses through the finish, producing impressive length and cut. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with flavors of blackberry, blackcurrant, and Christmas spices. The judicious toasty oak adds complexity and depth to the wine.

This wine has received high praise from esteemed wine critics. Wine Spectator awarded it an impressive score of 95 points, describing it as a wine that "pulls out all the stops." James Suckling also gave it a score of 94 points, noting its open nose of bramble jelly and toasty aromas. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate praised the wine for its inky purple color, copious fruit, and moderate tannins, predicting that it will drink well for 20-30 years.

The 2012 Pavie is a wine of great potential, with many years ahead of it. It is recommended to drink it from 2018 through 2030, allowing it to further develop and evolve. This wine is perfect for special occasions or for those who appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship that goes into producing a truly exceptional wine. Whether you choose to enjoy it now or cellar it for the future, the 2012 Pavie is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseurs.