Flavors of Pavia - Château Pavie - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2014

Vinous

88-91 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

A dense, powerful wine, the 2014 Les Aromes de Pavie offers considerable richness for a second wine. A burst of smoke, new leather, black cherries and iron hit the palate. Exuberant and racy to the core, the 2014 Aromes gives more than a glimpse into the unique personality of this great St.-Emilion estate. The blend is 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Wine Advocate

85-87 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Arômes de Pavie 2014 is a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, cropped at 36 hectoliters per hectare with a pH of 3.85. Matured in one-year-old oak, it has a ripe blackcurrant and cigar-box nose that feels a little austere. The palate is medium-bodied with dry tannin on the entry, moderate acidity, but a slightly smudged finish. I worry about the finish here that needs a little more fruit to come through and balance the wood tannins.

Asian Palate

89-90 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

A wine with good concentration and lifted aromatics of violets, cedar and sweet ripe red currant. This second wine of Chateau Pavie is well-made, with nice texture, good concentration and finish. A very attractive wine in this vintage.

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/13/2015

36 hl/ha. 79% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. 
Very deep crimson. Meaty, savoury nose and hugely intense fruit. Very sweet indeed. Taken to an extreme and admirable for those who seek sweetness. But the style does seem rather old fashioned now. Cheval Blanc at the other end of the scale. VCC has been there for some decades. Ovomaltine. Drying finish.
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Jamessuckling.com

88-89 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

Medium body with good fruit, fresh tannins and a good length. Lovely finish.

timatkin.com

92 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/7/2015

Wine Spectator

86-89 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/31/2015

Bright and fresh, with pretty lift to the damson plum and cherry fruit, lined with light savory and mineral hints. Shows good cut, and should be approachable when
bottled.