2017 Esprit de Pavie
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The 2017 Esprit de Pavie has a fragrant bouquet that feels more defined than when tasted out of barrel, adorned with attractive raspberry and wild strawberry scents. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a bit hard at the moment with a pinched, rather blunt finish. I would just like more flesh here.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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The 2017 Esprit de Pavie, which comes under Bordeaux AC, was affected by the frost, more than 50% of the vines in fact. It has a high-toned, pastille-like bouquet with blueberry and raspberry aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with rustic tannin, simple and quite firm in the mouth with a light peppery finish.
The 2017 Esprit de Pavie is a terrific entry-level wine from the Perse family. Succulent cherry and plum fruit is pushed forward in a juicy, plump red that incorporates fruit from various Perse properties.
65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc. 15 months in second-fill oak. Vines in Castillon and St-Émilion. 180,000 bottles. Not a third wine. Deep greyish crimson. Tangy and spicy. High acidity, lots of spice, a little bit hard on the palate, especially on the finish. (JH)
About the producer
The slopes of Château Pavie were planted as far back as the fourth century by the Ancient Romans and it has been a well-known producer in Saint-Émilion since the middle of the 19th century.