1985 Pavie

Pavie

89Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

The 1985 is firm, tannic, and unyielding, particularly for a wine from this vintage. Deep in color, ripe, medium bodied, but needing time, this wine will provide graceful drinking if cellared. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted, 3/90. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 86/100

12x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 1 Marketplace		£2,117.00
6xMags	-	0 Immediate \| 2 Marketplace		£2,117.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Yet another winner from Pavie. Caresses the palate and defines elegance. Lovely mint, berry and chocolate character. Full-bodied yet very refined. Better after 1997.--The Bordeaux 50. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1994

Wine SpectatorScore: 91/100

Robert ParkerScore: 86/100

About The Producer

The producer

Château Pavie

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. One of the most well-established Châteaux in the Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Émilion, Château Pavie went through a huge period of change, when the new owner Gérard Perse purchased the estate in 1998. Perse, who also owns Château Monbousquet, Château Pavie-Decesse and  Château Bellevue Mondotte, brought with him a huge amount of expertise, and big plans to revolutionise the estate and the wine-making at Pavie.

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

St Emilion

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window