Château Pavie

Saint-Èmilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend

9.365 ratings
9.312 pro ratings
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Opened and double-decanted several hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 1999 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core. On the nose, the wine is developing and predominately red fruited with notes of Morello cherry, tomato leaf, some olive…a touch of well oiled leather. On the palate, the wine is dry and has all the “Power of Grayskull” and the relative structure to match. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and more bitter than the other great Bordeaux in the line-up. Drink now with a long decant and through 2049.

Opened and double-decanted several hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 1999 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core. On the nose, the wine is developing and predominately red fruited with notes of Morello cherry, tomato leaf, some olive…a touch of well oiled leather. On the palate, the wine is dry and has all the “Power of Grayskull” and the relative structure to match. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and more bitter than the other great Bordeaux in the line-up. Drink now with a long decant and through 2049.

Dec 20th, 2024
Kirsten Spalding

Red currants, autumn berry, clove, baking spices, mushroom. This could keep aging. Super well balanced and it still has its acidity, tannins (imagine smooth, round river stones in terms of mouth feel), and fruit is all there.

It’s fall and the golden and red autumn leaves are gently fluttering through the air, coating the forest path before you. An elegant Irish Setter is trotting through the foliage just ahead. This dog is sooo happy you’re outside with them. This is everything. Drink this wine while petting this dog.

I had a baby this past year and I’m now back with my reviews!
#winesandwoofs

Red currants, autumn berry, clove, baking spices, mushroom. This could keep aging. Super well balanced and it still has its acidity, tannins (imagine smooth, round river stones in terms of mouth feel), and fruit is all there.

It’s fall and the golden and red autumn leaves are gently fluttering through the air, coating the forest path before you. An elegant Irish Setter is trotting through the foliage just ahead. This dog is sooo happy you’re outside with them. This is everything. Drink this wine while petting this dog.

I had a baby this past year and I’m now back with my reviews!
#winesandwoofs

Nov 1st, 2024
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Happy birthday to my beautiful wife. I am so lucky.

Thoughts on notes tomorrow. It’s a special day and dinner! Cheers! 🍷

Happy birthday to my beautiful wife. I am so lucky.

Thoughts on notes tomorrow. It’s a special day and dinner! Cheers! 🍷

Nov 3rd, 2019
Lance E. Farman

Drinking well. Wish there was a bit less Barrell though.

Drinking well. Wish there was a bit less Barrell though.

May 27th, 2018
Vito Sergio Parente

either this wine was in an awkward stage or I'm just not a fan

either this wine was in an awkward stage or I'm just not a fan

Sep 25th, 2016
Daniel Mahdavian

Consulting Somm-Daniel Mahdavian Ventures

9.3

Classic nose. Ripe & ready. A beauty queen home coming...

Classic nose. Ripe & ready. A beauty queen home coming...

Feb 11th, 2016
Winn Roberton

Off vintage? Not for this powerhouse.

Off vintage? Not for this powerhouse.

Jan 22nd, 2015
Ian Burrows

Sommelier Atelier Crenn

9.6

Cocoa powder & Christmas cake.... Tannins powdery, impressive length. Really good place right now.

Cocoa powder & Christmas cake.... Tannins powdery, impressive length. Really good place right now.

Feb 1st, 2014
Ron Siegel

This was very enjoyable that is still youthful but just a step behind their great 00 & 05

This was very enjoyable that is still youthful but just a step behind their great 00 & 05

Aug 2nd, 2023
Jason Brater

Lots of life left in this one. Opened up into a beautiful st Emilion after about 30-45m.

Lots of life left in this one. Opened up into a beautiful st Emilion after about 30-45m.

Oct 24th, 2022