Chateau Pavie • St. Emilion, France
Château Pavie is the powerful, flagship Grand Vin of this Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate in Saint-Émilion, crafted fr…Château Pavie is the powerful, flagship Grand Vin of this Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate in Saint-Émilion, crafted from a single, south-facing clay-limestone hillside that yields notably structured, ageworthy wines. Typically Merlot-domi…Learn More »
$352
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
98
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Layers of dark, glossy fruit roll across the palate in the 2020 Château Pavie, with blackberry, blueberry and ripe plum wrapped in cocoa, graphite and a cool stony edge that keeps all that richness in perfect check. The tannins feel powerful yet satin-smooth, giving the wine an almost architectural sense of structure, while a vivid line of acidity lifts the long, mineral finish; it’s a lush, modern Saint-Émilion that still speaks clearly of its limestone hillside. This is a seriously impressive, age‑worthy Pavie with both hedonistic fruit and real finesse.
Roast rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic; Dry-aged ribeye with peppercorn sauce; Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
Château Pavie is the powerful, flagship Grand Vin of this Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate in Saint-Émilion, crafted from a single, south-facing clay-limestone hillside that yields notably structured, ageworthy wines. Typically Merlot-dominant with significant Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, it is known for its intense dark fruit, concentration and mineral-inflected richness, which in recent years have been increasingly balanced by a more polished, elegant style under Gérard Perse’s stewardship.