Wine Advocate
byRobert Parkerthe4/26/2013
The 2012 Pavie Decesse, a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, is a beauty. Crushed chalk, spring flower, blackberry and smoky cassis notes are all present in this deep, full-bodied, authoritative, rich, concentrated, soft wine. It is far more accessible than most past vintages have been. I suspect this 2012 should drink well upon release and last 15-20 years. It reminds me somewhat of their 2001. Much of Pavie Decesse’s vineyard was absorbed into its neighbor, Chateau Pavie, so this estate now consists of only 8.5 acres situated on the high limestone hillside above Pavie.Drink: 2013 - 2033