The 2016 Aromes de Pavie, a Bordeaux Blend from the renowned Saint Emilion region in Bordeaux, France, is a well-regarded wine produced by Aromes de Pavie. This red wine is noted for its 14.5% alcohol content and has garnered impressive reviews from several respected wine critics.

James Suckling awards it a 94, highlighting its "extremely floral and beautiful" bouquet, featuring "plum and dark-berry aromas." He describes it as having a "medium to full body" with "round, silky tannins" and a "savory finish," recommending that it be enjoyed after 2023 (jamessuckling.com).

Jeb Dunnuck also rates this wine at 94, noting a significant improvement in quality since 2015. He praises its "full-bodied, rich, yet elegant profile," accentuated by a "deep purple color" and "powerful notes of blackberries, truffle, forest floor, and tobacco." Dunnuck emphasizes its "remarkable purity of fruit, silky tannins, and a great finish," and mentions that it ranks among the top second wines in Bordeaux. The blend comprises 66% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 50% new French oak (jebdunnuck.com).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gives it a 93+, mentioning its "deep garnet-purple color" and a complex array of flavors, including "crushed red and black cherries, raspberry preserves, plum pudding, blueberry pie, and prunes," along with "espresso, star anise, cumin seed, and wood smoke." The wine is noted for its "full, firm and grainy structured" body and "long and earthy" finish (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).

Antonio Galloni from Vinous rates it at 92, describing the wine as "succulent, racy, and full of personality," with elements of "sweet dark cherry, plum, mocha, new leather, and rose petal." Galloni acknowledges the estate’s efforts to enhance quality since 2015, incorporating fruit from new vineyard plots (Vinous).

Roger Voss from Wine Enthusiast also gives it a 94, describing it as "dense with dark tannins and superripe fruit," yet noting its "bold and concentrated" nature with "plenty of freshness." He suggests it will be best enjoyed from 2024 (Wine Enthusiast).

Wine Spectator offers a slightly lower score of 91, but still praises its "lush feel" and "polished and rounded structure," with flavors of "plum and boysenberry compote" and hints of "mocha and graphite." It is noted as being accessible now through 2030 (Wine Spectator).

Overall, the 2016 Aromes de Pavie is a well-crafted, highly regarded Bordeaux Blend that promises to age well and provide a delightful drinking experience.