Parker about Château Pavie 2000
Just beginning to come around and strut its enormous potential, this wine at age 15 has been evolving like a glacier. The wine has an inky, opaque, plum/purple color and a stunningly rich nose of mulberries, bramble berries, blackberries, licorice and incense as well as touches of toast and graphite. Fabulously concentrated and full-bodied, with a multidimensional mouthfeel, this profound Pavie is in mid-adolescence. It should evolve and continue to drink well for at least another 30-40 years. This is clearly the first compelling effort made by the Perse family.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Saint Emilion |
Rebsorten | Merlot 60%, Cabernet Franc 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Pavie, Pimpinelle, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2015 - 2055 |
Parker Punkte | 100 |
Jahrgang | 2000 |
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Château Pavie 2000

The Château Pavie 2000 is an outstanding wine from a legendary vintage celebrated in Bordeaux for its exceptional quality. This vintage produced powerful, structured, and long-aging wines, and the Pavie 2000 is a perfect example of the impressive combination of intensity and finesse.
In the glass, the Pavie 2000 presents a deep, almost impenetrable ruby red, betraying its high concentration and youthfulness. The bouquet is intense and complex, with luscious aromas of ripe blackcurrants, blackberries, and dark cherries, accompanied by elegant spice. Notes of cedarwood, tobacco, licorice, and a hint of vanilla add further complexity to the wine. Subtle nuances of truffle, cocoa, and mineral notes provide a fascinating depth to the aroma.
On the palate, the Château Pavie 2000 unfolds its full power and richness. The fruit aromas are rich and concentrated, supported by lively acidity and wrapped in ripe, fine-grained tannins that lend the wine impressive structure. The texture is dense and velvety, giving the wine a luxurious fullness. In addition to the fruity aromas, spicy and earthy notes also emerge, lending the wine additional complexity and depth.
The finish is exceptionally long and intense, with a lingering lingering aroma of ripe berries, fine spices, and a hint of mineral freshness. The Pavie 2000 is in a great drinking phase, but can still age and gain complexity for many years.
This wine is an ideal accompaniment to rich dishes such as rack of lamb, beef fillet, or aged cheese. The Château Pavie 2000 is a monumental wine that impressively embodies the exceptional quality and great potential of this legendary vintage.
Château Pavie
Information about the winemaker:
The history of this winery dates back to Roman times, and it's fascinating to consider how many generations of winemakers have shaped this heritage. In the 19th century, the château experienced a rebirth under the leadership of Ferdinand Bouffard, who transformed it into a respected winemaking center. However, it was the Perse family, who took over the property in the 1950s, who initiated a remarkable transformation that led it to its current glory.
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