Esprit de Pavie - Bordeaux 2016

Wine Advocate

89 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe3/29/2019

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Esprit de Pavie comes bounding out of the glass with youthful, exuberant black cherries, warm blackberries and stewed plums notes with touches of menthol, dark chocolate and candied violets. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with juicy black berries and savory layers, framed by rounded tannins and a lively backbone, finishing with a minty kick.

Yvesbeck.wine

87 / 100

byYves Beckthe3/20/2019

Robe rouge grenat dense. Bouquet agréable, de bonne intensité, marqué par des notes de baies rouges. Au palais, le vin a du caractère et révèle quelques touches calcaires. Il a du nerf, du jus et du fruit. Un vin que l'on pourra déjà savourer dans sa jeunesse. 2020-2026 87/100

Jeb DUNNUCK

90 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/1/2019

The entry-level wine of the estate is the 2016 Esprit de Pavie, which is primarily Merlot blended with 30% Cabernet Franc, coming from Saint Emilion and the Castillon region. This total charmer has a sweet bouquet of black cherries, licorice, and spice to go with a mouthfilling, pure, balanced style on the palate that’s already delicious. It certainly has estate character and is ideal for enjoying over the coming decade or so. I’d happily drink bottles.

Wine Spectator

88 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/5/2019

Pretty creamed raspberry and plum fruit is lined with subtle toast and anise hints. The polished finish has a mocha accent. Drink now through 2021. 15,000 cases made.  –JM

Jamessuckling.com

91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/4/2019

Extremely aromatic with kir, cherries and flowers. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins. Juicy fruit. So round and inviting now. Drink and enjoy.

Vinous

85 / 100

byNeal Martinthe1/24/2019

The 2016 Esprit de Pavie has quite a deep color. The intense bouquet offers blackberry, raspberry coulis and light floral scents. The palate is medium-bodied with quite grainy tannin and rather hard in the mouth; it needs more flesh to come through on the finish.

Vinous

88 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe1/21/2019

The 2016 Esprit de Pavie is a tasty entry-level offering from Gerard Perse. Pliant, supple and inviting, the 2016 is a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next few years. Sweet red cherry, plum, mocha and floral notes all add nuance in this very pretty expressive red.

Le Figaro - L'Avis du Vin

16 / 20

byClub Vinthe5/15/2017

Nez de fruits rouges, très frais et fraise. Bouche gourmande, épicée, tendue, fraîche, tannins très élégants, longueur moyenne.

WeinWisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/10/2017

Bettane & Desseauve

91-92 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

Onctueux, fruit souple, belle fraîcheur, naturel d’expression.

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Esprit de Pavie, a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, has an attractive bouquet with blackberry and briary aromas, quite lively and vivid, a charmer! The palate is medium-bodied with chunky tannin, good acidity, maybe a little rustic but there is plenty of energy contained in this entry wine from Gérard Perse. Just add a hearty steak and you'll be on your way.

Vinous

86-88 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 Esprit de Pavie is dark, succulent and inviting. Black cherry, plum, spice, licorice and chocolate are pushed forward. This is an especially ripe, fleshy vintage for the Esprit. Today, the oak is not fully integrated. It will be interesting to see what time brings. Esprit is made from the Perses’ numerous holdings in Saint-Émilion and the Côtes de Castillon.

matthewjukes.com

16 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

(65 Merlot, 20 Cabernet Franc, 15 Cabernet Sauvignon) | 14.1% alc. | 15 months in one-year-old Pavie and Monbousquet barrels While oaky, there is some very juicy, perfumed fruit here which looks nicely balanced. The finish is very tart and dry, but this will soften. This is a civilised Esprit in need or three or four years to lose its tannic edge, but it will get there. 16+

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/20/2017

Mix of Castillon and young vines of Pavie. Made from 2008. Sweet and very flattering. Good lift on the end. Lively. Round and sweet. Early drinking. Will be GV. 

Wine Spectator

87-90 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2017

Nicely focused cassis and bitter cherry fruit is supported by a broad tobacco note, ending with a slightly toothy loam accent on the finish.—J.M.

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

A fine and elegant red with chocolate and berry character, a medium body and a fresh finish. Hints of spices.